Definition of BIGLY

bigly

Adv

  • In a big way, greatly; to a great extent, on a large scale.
  • Strongly, with great force.
  • In a blustering or boastful manner; haughtily, pompously.

Adj

  • Big league.
  • Habitable, liveable; hence delightful, pleasant, pleasing.

Adverb

  • In a great or important manner; significantly.

Examples

  • He played his tiles BIGLY, covering several premium squares for a massive score.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English bygly, byggly, biggely. By surface analysis, big (“of great size, large (adjective); to a large extent, on a large scale; hard (adverb)”) + -ly.

Scrabble Score: 11

bigly: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
bigly: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
bigly: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

bigly: valid Words With Friends Word