Abusefully

/əˈbjuːsfəli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner that is abusive, cruel, or characterized by mistreatment.

Etymology

From abuseful + -ly (adverb-forming suffix), creating an adverb from the adjective abuseful.

Kelly Says

This word is so archaic that most English speakers wouldn't recognize it—we've completely replaced it with 'abusively,' showing how word choice evolves when one form proves more efficient than another.

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