Definition

In a manner that is affected by gout, which is a type of arthritis causing painful inflammation in the joints.

Example

He walked goutily, struggling with the pain in his foot.

Conversation

Did you see how he walked after that dinner?

Yeah, he moved so goutily it was hard not to notice.

I wonder if he ate too much rich food again.

Probably! That always seems to get to him.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Goutily is derived from "gout" (from Old French *goutte*, meaning a drop, referring to the drops of fluid in the joints) and the suffix "-ily" (meaning in a manner of). The word "goutily" describes something done in a manner related to or affected by gout, a form of arthritis characterized by sudden, severe attacks of pain, redness, and tenderness in the joints.

Memory Tip

Think of 'gout' as referring to a painful condition affecting the joints, and '-ily' means in a manner of. This helps you remember that 'goutily' describes actions or conditions related to the pain of gout.

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