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doubly

adv. degree
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈdəbɫi// UK //dˈʌbli// dou·bly Archaic

adv. to a much greater degree than usual, or in two different ways. You use it when you want to emphasize that something is twice as important or serious.

adv. to twice the degree or extent; in a twofold manner. Often used to intensify an adjective when two distinct reasons for that quality exist.


SIMPLE

The new rules make the job doubly difficult.

CONTEXTUAL

Losing the final was doubly painful because it was their last game together as a team.

COMPLEX

The architect's design was doubly impressive, succeeding both as a functional public space and as a striking piece of modern art.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English dowbly, doubli, dubli, doubeliche, equivalent to double + -ly.

Usage

Typically placed before the adjective or adverb it modifies.

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