sixthly
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈsɪksθli/
KK: /sɪksθli/
adverb
Definition
In the sixth position or order; used to indicate the sixth item in a list or sequence.
Example
The committee discussed the proposal sixthly, after addressing the first five points.
Conversation
So, what do you think about our project presentation?
I think we did a great job, but we missed a few points.
Yeah, I realized I forgot to mention the budget, and sixthly, we need to discuss the timeline.
Good catch! We should definitely address that in our next meeting.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
sixth
6th
sixthly
Antonyms
first
second
third
Root Explanation
Sixthly → It is formed from "sixth" (from Old English "sixta", meaning the ordinal number after fifth) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "sixthly" means in the manner of the sixth item or point.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'sixth' to remember that 'sixthly' refers to something done in the manner of the sixth item.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.