Chapfallenly

/ˈtʃæpˌfɔːlənli/ adverb

Definition

In a chapfallen manner; with evident disappointment or discouragement.

Etymology

From chapfallen plus -ly (from Old English, meaning 'in the manner of'), which converts adjectives to adverbs.

Kelly Says

Adding -ly to adjectives is so natural we barely notice it—but it's ancient: 'sadly,' 'happily,' 'chapfallenly' all use the same word-building tool English inherited from Germanic languages.

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