Addleheadedly

/ˈædəlˌhɛdɪdli/ adverb

Definition

In a confused, foolish, or scatterbrained manner; without clear thinking.

Etymology

Adverbial form of 'addleheaded,' formed by adding '-ly' to the adjective to describe how an action is performed in a confused manner.

Kelly Says

This multi-syllable adverb is wonderfully ridiculous when you say it aloud—the word itself sounds confused and tangled, like the mental state it describes.

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