wrongly Meaning & Definition
What Does Wrongly Mean?
Wrongly is an adverb that means In violation of a moral or other standard, code, or convention; in an unfair, unjust, dishonest, or immoral manner; wrongly convicted is synonymous with wrongful conviction and miscarriage of justice. It is also used to mean Incorrectly, mistakenly; by error.
Wrongly: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adverb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈɹɒŋ.li// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | wrong, incorrectly and erroneously |
| Antonyms | right, aright and correctly |
| Comparative / superlative | more wrongly, most wrongly |
Wrongly Definition (Adverb)
- In violation of a moral or other standard, code, or convention; in an unfair, unjust, dishonest, or immoral manner; wrongly convicted is synonymous with wrongful conviction and miscarriage of justice.
- Incorrectly, mistakenly; by error.
I wrongly assumed that it would be an easy job.
Adverb
- In an unfair or immoral manner; unjustly.
- Incorrectly; by error.
I wrongly assumed that it would be an easy job.
Synonyms of Wrongly
Wrongly synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Wrongly
Wrongly in a Sentence
I wrongly assumed that it would be an easy job.
Word Forms & Grammar
wrongly (comparative more wrongly, superlative most wrongly)
Words That Rhyme With Wrongly
Origin of Wrongly
From Middle English wrongly, wrongliche, equivalent to wrong + -ly.
Wrongly Pronunciation
You say wrongly as //ˈɹɒŋ.li//. It has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Wrongly
What part of speech is wrongly?
Wrongly is an adverb.
What is another word for wrongly?
You can replace wrongly with words such as wrong, incorrectly and erroneously. See the full list of wrongly synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of wrongly?
Words opposite in meaning to wrongly are right, aright, correctly and rightly.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of wrongly?
The comparative form is more wrongly and the superlative form is most wrongly.