adv
shamefully
SHAYM-fuh-lee
Shamefully (adv) means In a way that deserves shame or disgrace. Example: “The prisoners were shamefully mistreated.”
adv
1
In a way that deserves shame or disgrace.
"The prisoners were shamefully mistreated."
"He shamefully abandoned his responsibilities."
How to use shamefully
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing something in a disgraceful or embarrassing way.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more shamefully
- Superlative
- most shamefully
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Etymology
From shameful plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.
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Rhymes for shamefully
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What does “shamefully” mean?
The word “shamefully” means in a way that deserves shame or disgrace. In plain terms, doing something in a disgraceful or embarrassing way.
How do you pronounce “shamefully”?
“Shamefully” is pronounced SHAYM-fuh-lee (/ˈʃeɪmfəli/ in IPA).
How do you use “shamefully” in a sentence?
Here is “shamefully” used in a sentence: “The prisoners were shamefully mistreated.”
What part of speech is “shamefully”?
“Shamefully” is an adverb.
