Halely

/ˈheɪlli/ adverb

Definition

In a hale manner; with good health and vigor; robustly.

Etymology

Formed by adding the adverbial suffix '-ly' to 'hale' in Middle English, creating an adverb meaning 'in a healthy or vigorous manner.'

Kelly Says

Most people wouldn't say 'halely' today because we'd just say 'healthily,' but this word reminds us that English speakers once had different words for the feeling of robust vitality versus mere absence of disease.

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