# doubly

/ˈdəbɫi/ (US) · /dˈʌbli/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/doubly
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

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.

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

## Examples

- The new rules make the job doubly difficult.
- Losing the final was doubly painful because it was their last game together as a team.
- The architect's design was doubly impressive, succeeding both as a functional public space and as a striking piece of modern art.

## Usage notes

- Typically placed before the adjective or adverb it modifies.

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