Grieffully

/ˈɡriːffəli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner full of grief or deep sorrow; mournfully and with sadness.

Etymology

From 'griefful' plus the adverb suffix '-ly,' creating an adverbial form that modifies verbs or adjectives to show the manner of action.

Kelly Says

The stacking of suffixes here shows how English builds words—'grief' (noun) + '-ful' (adjective suffix) + '-ly' (adverb suffix) = a word that describes how something is done with deep sadness.

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