What does scurvily mean?
Definitions for scurvily
scurvi·ly
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Princeton's WordNet
meanly, scurvily, baselyadverb
in a despicable, ignoble manner
"this new leader meanly threatens the deepest values of our society"
Wiktionary
scurvilyadverb
In a scurvy manner; contemptibly; despicably; in a low, disgusting and mean way.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Scurvilyadverb
Vilely; basely; coarsely. It is seldom used but in a ludicrous sense.
Etymology: from scurvy.
Look i’ your glass now,
And see how scurvily that countenance shews;
You would be loth to own it. Ben Jonson, Catiline.This alters the whole complexion of an action, that would otherwise look but very scurvily, and makes it perfect. South.
The clergy were never more learned, or so scurvily treated. Jonathan Swift.
ChatGPT
scurvily
In a mean, contemptible or despicable manner. It can also refer to something in a poor or inadequate condition or quality. The term is often used to describe someone's actions or behavior.
Webster Dictionary
Scurvilyadverb
in a scurvy manner
Usage in printed sourcesFrom:
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of scurvily in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of scurvily in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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