adv
stupidly
Stupidly (adv) means In a foolish or unwise manner. Example: “He stupidly left his keys in the ignition.”
adv
1
In a foolish or unwise manner.
""Don't we behave just as stupidly in our pursuit of happiness - don't we?" Simpson nodded dejectedly."
— F.J. Thwaites (1936)
"He stupidly left his keys in the ignition."
"She gazed stupidly after him."
2
To an extreme or excessive degree (informal intensifier).
"As well as being stupidly hungry I had a raging thirst."
— Amy Kernahan, Orion is Upside Down (2011)
"The coffee here is stupidly expensive."
How to use stupidly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFoolishly, or — informally — "ridiculously" as an intensifier.
Common pairings
stupidly expensive
stupidly simple
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more stupidly
- Superlative
- most stupidly
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What does “stupidly” mean?
The word “stupidly” means in a foolish or unwise manner. In plain terms, foolishly, or — informally — "ridiculously" as an intensifier.
How do you use “stupidly” in a sentence?
Here is “stupidly” used in a sentence: “He stupidly left his keys in the ignition.”
What is another word for “stupidly”?
Words with a similar meaning to “stupidly” include ridiculously and extremely.
What part of speech is “stupidly”?
“Stupidly” is an adverb.
How many meanings does “stupidly” have?
“Stupidly” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in a foolish or unwise manner.
