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thusly

Thusly (adv) means thus (in this way).

adv
1
thus (in this way).
2
thus (therefore)
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Etymology

From thus + -ly, dating from the 19th century, seemingly coined by educated writers to make fun of uneducated persons trying to sound genteel, with a false inference that thus is not an adverb.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of thusly?

"thusly" (adv) means thus (in this way).

What are the different meanings of thusly?

"thusly" has 2 main meanings: 1. thus (in this way); 2. thus (therefore).

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