gradely
gradely · more gradely · most gradely
Properly, reallyProperly, really
/ˈɡɹeɪdlɪ/
Meaning
2 sensesProperly, really
(UK, obsolete, regional)Readily, speedily
Origin
From earlier graithly, from Middle English graythely, graydly, graitheli, graithlich, gratFrom earlier graithly, from Middle English graythely, graydly, graitheli, graithlich, grathliche, graythelyche, from Old Norse greiðliga, equivalent to graith + -ly.
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Forms
more gradely, most gradely| Comparative | more gradely Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most gradely |
regular
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb
See also
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