Condignly

/kənˈdaɪnli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner that is deserved or merited; appropriately or fittingly, especially regarding punishment.

Etymology

From condign plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly. Transforms the adjective into an adverb describing how an action is performed.

Kelly Says

Medieval and Renaissance writers loved stacking adverbs like 'condignly and justly' to emphasize that a punishment was really, truly deserved—redundancy was a sign of serious writing.

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