5 letter words ending in LY

Sadly

Parts of Speech: Adverb

Definitions:

• Unhappily or sorrowfully (e.g. "He looked at her sadly")
• Regrettably or unfortunately (e.g. "Sadly, he couldn attend the party")

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈsædli/
• UK: /ˈsædli/

Origin and Usage:

The word "sadly" originated from the Middle English word "sadli" which means "heavily, firmly, steadfastly". It has been in use since the 14th century and is commonly used in modern English to express sorrow, regret, or disappointment.

Synonyms:

• Unhappily
• Sorrowfully
• Regrettably
• Unfortunately

Related Words:

• Sadness
• Sades
• Sadhu
• Sadis
• Sadly

Example Sentences:

• Sadly, she had to say goodbye to her best friend who was moving away.
• He looked at the old photograph sadly, remembering the good times he had with his family.
• She sadly informed her boss that she couldn finish the project on time.

Lowly Part of Speech: Adjective Definition: Lowly means humble or modest in nature, rank, or status. It can also mean inferior in quality or character. Pronunciations: US: /ˈloʊ.li/; UK: /ˈləʊ.li/ Origin and Usage: The word lowly originated from the Middle English word "lowli," which means "humble." It was first recorded in the 14th century. The word is commonly used to describe someone or something that is modest, unassuming, or of low rank or status. It can also be used to describe something that is of inferior quality or character. Synonyms: Humble, modest, unassuming, meek, unpretentious, simple, plain, inferior, base, mean, ignoble. Related Words: Humble, meek, plain. Example Sentences:

• The lowly clerk worked hard to earn his promotion.
• Despite his lowly status, he was respected by all who knew him.
• She lived in a lowly cottage on the outskirts of town.
• The lowly quality of the product led to its failure in the market.

Here is the response to your query: Wooly 1. Parts of Speech

Adjective

2. Definitions

• covered in wool or having a texture like wool
• unclear or vague

3. Pronunciations

• US: /ˈwʊli/
• UK: /ˈwʊli/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "wooly" comes from the Middle English word "wolli" and is related to the Old English word "wull". It is commonly used to describe things that are covered in wool or have a texture like wool. It can also be used to describe unclear or vague things, such as a wooly plan or a wooly explanation.

5. Synonyms

• fleecy
• hairy
• shaggy
• woolen

6. Related Words

• woald
• wolds
• world

7. Example Sentences

• The sheep had a thick, wooly coat.
• Their plan was wooly and lacked detail.
• She wore a wooly sweater on the cold winter day.

1. Parts of Speech: verb

2. Definitions: to tarnish or soil; to defile or besmirch

3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈsʌli/ UK: /ˈsʌli/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "sully" originated from Middle English word "soulen" which means "to defile". It is believed to have been derived from the Old French word "soiller". The word "sully" is commonly used in English language to describe the act of tarnishing or soiling something, or to defile or besmirch someones reputation.

5. Synonyms: tarnish, stain, soil, besmirch, defile, taint

6. Related Words: stain, dirty, shame, smear, spoil

7. Example Sentences:

• He didn want to sully his reputation by associating with the accused.
• The mud on her shoes sullied the clean carpet.
• His actions sullied the good name of the company.

Parts of Speech

Adverb

Definitions

1. In a way that expresses dry, especially mocking, humor.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈraɪli/
• UK: /ˈraɪli/

Origin and Usage

The word "wryly" is derived from the adjective "wry," which means twisted or distorted. It is used to describe a type of humor that is dry, sarcastic, or mocking. The term is commonly used in literature and everyday conversation to describe a humorous or ironic situation.

Synonyms

• sardonically
• ironically
• mockingly
• cynically
• sarcastically

Related Words

• dryer
• weary
• twirl
• whirl
• fryer

Example Sentences

1. She smiled wryly at his joke.
2. He wryly commented that it was a good thing he was wearing a helmet.
3. The teacher wryly remarked that the students excuse was as creative as it was implausible.