thusly Meaning & Definition
/ˈðʌs.li/
What Does Thusly Mean?
Thusly is used as an adverb meaning Thus (in this way). It can also mean Thus (therefore).
Thusly at a Glance
| Part of speech | adverb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈðʌs.li// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | thus and so |
Thusly Definition (Adverb)
- Thus (in this way).
- Thus (therefore).
Adverb
- (sometimes proscribed) thus (in this way).
Synonyms of Thusly
Thusly synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Thusly
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Thusly in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
thusly (not comparable)
Words That Rhyme With Thusly
Origin of Thusly
From thus + -ly, dating from the 19th century, seemingly coined by educated writers to make fun of uneducated persons trying to sound genteel,[1] with a false inference that thus is not an adverb.
Thusly Pronunciation
Thusly is pronounced //ˈðʌs.li// and has 1 syllable.