ingloriously
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He finished the race ingloriously by tripping over his own feet just before the finish line.
Definition
Adverb: - In a manner that brings or deserves shame and public disgrace; dishonorably. - In a way that is not famous or celebrated; without glory or honor.
Usage
The adverb "ingloriously" describes how an action is performed, specifically in a shameful, dishonorable, or undistinguished way. It modifies verbs to indicate the manner of the action.
Examples
- The rebellion was ingloriously crushed by the king's forces.
- After boasting for weeks, he ingloriously lost the match in the first round.
- The era ingloriously ended with a series of corrupt scandals.
Advanced Usage
- "to end ingloriously": To conclude in a shameful or humiliating way, often after a period of failure or decline.
- His political career ended ingloriously with a conviction for fraud.
Variants and Related Words
- Inglorious (adjective): Deserving or causing public disgrace or shame; not famous or successful.
- He met an inglorious end.
Synonyms
- Disgracefully
- Shamefully
- Dishonorably
- Ignominiously
Antonyms
- Gloriously
- Honorably
- Admirably
He finished the race ingloriously by tripping over his own feet just before the finish line.
Adverb
- in a dishonorable manner or to a dishonorable degree
- his grades were disgracefully low