Definition

In a way that is not famous or respected; in a shameful or disgraceful manner.

Example

The team lost ingloriously in the final match, failing to score any points.

Conversation

Did you hear how the team lost the game last night?

Yeah, it was pretty bad; they ingloriously gave up in the second half.

I can't believe they didn't even try to come back.

I know, right? It was such a disappointing way to end the season.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ingloriously → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "gloriosus" (from Latin, meaning glorious). The suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner) indicates the manner of being. Thus, "ingloriously" means in a manner that is not glorious or without glory.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') being combined with 'glorious' ('gloriosus') to remember that 'ingloriously' means lacking glory.

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