Definition

In a manner that suggests or relates to the act of taking one's own life.

Example

He spoke suicidally, expressing hopelessness and despair.

Conversation

I heard some people take risks that seem almost suicidally reckless.

Yeah, it’s wild how some folks just throw caution to the wind.

I can’t imagine living life like that, it sounds terrifying.

For sure, I prefer to keep my adventures a bit safer.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Suicidally → It is formed from "suicidium" (from Latin, meaning self-murder) and the suffix "-ally" (meaning in a manner relating to). The word "suicidally" refers to behaving in a manner that relates to self-murder or self-harm.

Memory Tip

Think of 'suicidium' meaning self-murder, and remember that 'suicidally' describes actions or thoughts related to that.

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