Destitutely

/ˈdɛstɪtjutli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner that reflects extreme poverty or complete lack of necessities.

Etymology

Adverbial form of 'destitute,' adding the '-ly' suffix to transform the adjective into an adverb showing how or in what manner something occurs.

Kelly Says

Adding '-ly' to an adjective is one of English's most productive patterns, but 'destitutely' is rarely used—'living destitutely' sounds awkward compared to just 'living in destitution,' showing how some grammatical formations feel right and others don't.

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