Criminously

/ˈkrɪmɪnəsli/ adverb

Definition

In a wicked, evil, or criminal manner.

Etymology

From criminous + -ly adverbial suffix, preserving the archaic Latin-derived adjective form in adverbial usage.

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This word is so rare that most spell-checkers don't recognize it, yet it's a perfect example of how English lets you make adverbs from almost any adjective, even ancient ones.

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