loathly
loathly · loathlier · loathliest
In a loathsome mannerIn a loathsome manner; disgustingly.
Meaning
2 sensesIn a loathsome manner; disgustingly.
Unwillingly; reluctantly.
Origin
From Middle English *lothli, loothly, from Old English lāþlīċe (“hatefully”), from lāþlīċFrom Middle English *lothli, loothly, from Old English lāþlīċe (“hatefully”), from lāþlīċ + -e (adverbial suffix); equivalent to loath + -ly.
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Forms
loathlier, loathliest| Comparative | loathlier Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | loathliest |
regular
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb