adv
Uncommon
miserably
Miserably (adv) means In a way that shows deep unhappiness, or (of an attempt) very badly. Example: “The plan failed miserably within the first week.”
adv
1
In a way that shows deep unhappiness, or (of an attempt) very badly.
"The plan failed miserably within the first week."
How to use miserably
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishVery badly, or in a deeply unhappy way.
Common pairings
fail miserably
miserably cold
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more miserably
- Superlative
- most miserably
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The plan failed _____ within the first week.
Etymology
From miserable + -ly.
Rhymes for miserably
notably
probably
arguably
amicably
suitably
reliably
admirably
favorably
inexorably
reasonably
invariably
remarkably
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Frequently asked questions
What does “miserably” mean?
The word “miserably” means in a way that shows deep unhappiness, or (of an attempt) very badly. In plain terms, very badly, or in a deeply unhappy way.
How do you use “miserably” in a sentence?
Here is “miserably” used in a sentence: “The plan failed miserably within the first week.”
What part of speech is “miserably”?
“Miserably” is an adverb.
Is “miserably” a common word?
“Miserably” is an uncommon word in modern English.
