Deadlily

/ˈdɛdlɪli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner that is deadly, fatal, or extremely dangerous.

Etymology

From 'deadly' (capable of causing death) plus the adverbial suffix '-ly' (manner). The word evolved from Old English 'deaþlic' meaning 'subject to death' or 'mortal,' with the adverbial form indicating how something is done in a deadly way.

Kelly Says

English adds '-ly' to nearly any adjective to make an adverb, and 'deadlily' follows this pattern—but it's so rare in modern usage that many people would call it archaic, showing how some grammatically correct words just fade from practice.

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