plaguily

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Definition
  1. Adverb:
    • In a disagreeable, troublesome, or annoying manner: Used to emphasize that something is irritatingly or excessively so.
Usage Examples
  • Adverb:
    • The wind blew plaguily all night, keeping everyone awake.
    • He was plaguily persistent in asking the same question.
Advanced Usage Notes
  • Archaic/Informal Intensity: The adverb "plaguily" is now considered archaic or highly informal. It functions as an intensifier, similar to "confoundedly" or "deucedly," to express that a quality is present to an annoying or excessive degree. Its use is rare in modern standard English.
Variants and Related Words
  • Plaguey (adjective): Disagreeably troublesome or annoying.
    • We've been having plaguey weather for weeks.
  • Plaguy (adjective): Alternative spelling of "plaguey."
    • He's in a plaguy mood today.
Synonyms
  • Annoyingly: In a manner causing irritation.
  • Confoundedly: Used for emphasis, often expressing annoyance.
  • Deucedly: To a extreme or annoying degree (informal/archaic).
  • Infernally: In an extremely annoying or unpleasant way.
Related Idioms
  • None directly for the adverb: While "plaguily" itself is not typically part of a fixed idiom, it relates to the concept expressed in the idiom:
    • "A plague on...": An archaic imprecation wishing trouble upon someone or something.
      • A plague on both your houses!
Adverb
  1. in a disagreeable manner
    • it's so plaguey cold!

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