Haggardly

/ˈhæɡərdli/ adverb

Definition

In a haggard manner; with a drawn, exhausted, or worn appearance or demeanor.

Etymology

From 'haggard' (meaning wild-eyed, gaunt, or exhausted) plus the adverbial suffix '-ly,' creating an adverb that describes how something is done with a haggard quality.

Kelly Says

Haggardly is rarely used in modern English, but older literature uses it vividly—it captures the specificity of movement and manner, suggesting not just tiredness but a particular kind of wild, desperate exhaustion.

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