accursedly

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /əˈkɜːsɪdli/

KK: /əˈkɜrsɪdli/

adverb

Definition

In a way that is cursed or condemned; often used to express strong disapproval or negativity.

Example

He was accursedly unlucky in all his endeavors.

Conversation

I can't believe how accursedly difficult this level is in the game.

Right? It's like they want us to quit playing.

I know! I spent hours trying to beat it last night.

Same here! It's just accursedly frustrating sometimes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

cursedly

damnably

wickedly

Antonyms

blessedly

favorably

happily

Root Explanation

Accursedly → It is formed from "accursed" (from Old French *acursé*, meaning under a curse) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word "accursedly" means in a manner that is cursed or deserving of a curse.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'cursed' ('accursed') and how it is done 'in a manner' ('-ly'). This helps you remember that 'accursedly' describes actions that are done in a cursed way.

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