Definition

In a way that is related to or characteristic of cancer, often implying harmful or destructive effects.

Example

The tumor grew cancerously, spreading to nearby tissues.

Conversation

I heard that some foods can affect us cancerously over time.

Really? I didn't know that certain diets could have such an impact.

Yeah, it's pretty alarming to think about how our choices matter.

For sure, we should definitely pay more attention to what we eat.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cancerously → It is formed from "cancer" (from Latin *cancer*, meaning crab or tumor) and the suffix "-ously" (meaning in a manner of). The word "cancerously" describes something that is in a manner relating to cancer, often implying malignancy or harmfulness.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'cancer' which refers to a harmful disease, and remember that 'cancerously' means in a manner that relates to or resembles cancer.

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