Definition

In a way that is marked by a curse or misfortune; unhappily or wretchedly.

Example

He cursedly trudged through the rain, feeling miserable about his day.

Conversation

I felt cursedly tired after that long meeting yesterday.

I know what you mean; it felt like it would never end.

Exactly! I just wanted to go home and relax, but I was stuck there.

Same here! It was one of those days where everything went cursedly wrong.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cursedly → It is formed from "cursed" (from Old English "cursian", meaning to invoke a curse) and "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "cursedly" means in a manner that is cursed or full of curses.

Memory Tip

Think of someone acting in a way that is 'cursed' — the '-ly' just means in that manner. This helps you remember that 'cursedly' describes how someone behaves in a cursed way.

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