Dithyrambically

/ˌdɪθɪˈræmbɪkli/ adverb

Definition

In a dithyrambic manner; with wild enthusiasm, passion, or ecstatic expression.

Etymology

Formed from dithyrambic (adjective) plus the adverbial suffix -ally, which comes from Latin -alis. This follows the standard English pattern of converting adjectives to adverbs to describe how actions are performed.

Kelly Says

Adding -ally to adjectives is one of English's most productive patterns, and dithyrambically shows how we can take ancient Greek festival language and turn it into a tool for describing how someone speaks or performs today. It's linguistic time-travel!

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