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Definition of corruptly
corruptly
/kəˈrʌptli/
cor · rupt · ly
Adjective:corrupt
corruptly Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
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3
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1
In a dishonest, unethical, or illegal manner, especially involving bribery, fraud, or the abuse of official power for personal gain.
Example
"The investigation revealed that several municipal contracts had been awarded corruptly to shell companies."
2
In a form or manner altered from the original by errors, decay, or linguistic distortion.
Example
"The ancient place name was spelled corruptly in several medieval manuscripts."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Corruptly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/corruptly