notoriously
nuh-TAW-reers-lee
Notoriously (adv) means In a way that is widely known, usually for something negative or difficult. Example: “The exam is notoriously hard to pass.”
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In a way that is widely known, usually for something negative or difficult.
"The exam is notoriously hard to pass."
How to use notoriously
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsed to say something is famously true, often about a flaw or difficulty.
Common pairings
notoriously difficult
notoriously unreliable
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more notoriously
- Superlative
- most notoriously
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Etymology
Comes from Middle English notoryously, equivalent to notorious plus -ly.
Rhymes for notoriously
famously
anxiously
seriously
obviously
curiously
furiously
nervously
viciously
jealously
hideously
previously
vigorously
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Frequently asked questions
What does “notoriously” mean?
The word “notoriously” means in a way that is widely known, usually for something negative or difficult. In plain terms, used to say something is famously true, often about a flaw or difficulty.
How do you pronounce “notoriously”?
“Notoriously” is pronounced nuh-TAW-reers-lee (/nəˈtɔːɹɪəsli/ in IPA).
How do you use “notoriously” in a sentence?
Here is “notoriously” used in a sentence: “The exam is notoriously hard to pass.”
What part of speech is “notoriously”?
“Notoriously” is an adverb.
Is “notoriously” a common word?
“Notoriously” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.
