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

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 notes

In plain EnglishVery badly, or in a deeply unhappy way.

Common pairings

fail miserably miserably cold

Word forms

more miserably comparative, most miserably superlative

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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.