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rankly Meaning & Definition

What Does Rankly Mean?

As an adverb, rankly means In a rank manner.

Rankly Definition (Adverb)

  1. In a rank manner.

Synonyms of Rankly

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Word Forms & Grammar

rankly (comparative more rankly, superlative most rankly)

Words That Rhyme With Rankly

Origin of Rankly

From Middle English rankli, ronkly, from Old English ranclīċe (“showily; boldly”), equivalent to rank +‎ -ly. Cognate with Icelandic rakklega (“boldly; valiantly”).

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