Definition of THUSLY

thusly

Adverb

  • In this manner; a somewhat archaic or redundant form of 'thus'.
  • in the way indicated; ; ; (`thusly' is a nonstandard variant)

Adv

  • thus (in this way).
  • thus (therefore)

Examples

  • The dictionary stated the word could be used THUSLY, though ’thus’ is more common.

Origin / 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.

Synonyms

so, thus

Scrabble Score: 12

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

Words With Friends Score: 12

thusly: valid Words With Friends Word