penally

Thân thiện

The referee looked at the player penally.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a manner that involves or relates to punishment: The word "penally" describes an action done in a way that is punishing or inflicts a penalty.

Usage Examples

• Adverb:
  • The judge looked at the defendant penally before delivering the sentence. (The judge's look was severe and punishing.)
  • The new regulations are enforced penally, with heavy fines for non-compliance. (The enforcement involves punitive measures.)

Advanced Usage

• Used in formal or legal contexts: "Penally" is often used in legal, judicial, or formal writing to describe actions, judgments, or systems that are punitive in nature.
  • The contract is worded penally to deter any breach of agreement. (The contract's terms are designed to punish violations.)

Variants and Related Words

• Penal (adjective): Relating to or used for punishment.
  • He was sent to a penal colony.
• Penalty (noun): A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.
  • The penalty for speeding is a fine.
• Penalize (verb): To subject to a penalty or punishment.
  • The team was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct.

Synonyms

• Punitively: In a way that inflicts punishment.
• Correctively: In a manner intended to correct or discipline.

Notes on Usage

• Frequency: "Penally" is a relatively uncommon adverb. The adjective "penal" and the noun "penalty" are used far more frequently.
• Context: Its use is almost exclusively limited to formal descriptions of systems, laws, judgments, or looks that are characterized by punishment.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a punishing manner

Từ đồng nghĩa

• punitively
• punitorily