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Meaning of wretchedly
The primary meaning of the word "wretchedly" is in a manner that is miserable or unhappy.
Etymology of wretchedly
The word "wretchedly" comes from the Old English word "wreccan", which means to drive out or expel, and the suffix "-edly", which forms an adverb
Historically, the word has been used to describe something or someone that is in a state of misery, distress, or affliction
Synonyms
miserably
sadly
unhappily
gloomily
dejectedly
depressingly
dismally
drearily
sorrowfully
pitifully
pitlessly
woefully
lamentably
regretfully
disappointingly
dishearteningly
despondently
despairingly
hopelessly
cheerlessly
joylessly
mournfully
plaintively
drearilly
somberly
melancholically
morosely
glumly
sullenly
sulkingly
morbidly
bleakly
grimly
painfully
distressingly
agonizingly
excruciatingly
torturously
Definitions
- In a manner that is miserable or unhappy
- * In a way that is severely or extremely bad
- * To a very great or intense degree, often in a way that is unpleasant or undesirable
Usage Examples
- The team played wretchedly in the final game of the season
- * She felt wretchedly alone after her friends moved away
- * The movie ended wretchedly, with the main character dying in the last scene
Antonyms
wonderfully
happily
joyfully
cheerfully
delightfully
pleasantly
nicely
kindly
gently
sweetly
warmly
brightly
beautifully
excellently
superbly
marvelously
fantastically
extraordinarily
exceptionally
remarkably
brilliantly
magnificently
gloriously
triumphantly
victoriously
successfully
prosperously
fortunately
luckily