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haggardly

/ˈhæɡ.ɚd.li/
hag · gard · ly
Adjective:haggard
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• adverb

1

In a gaunt, exhausted, or worn-out manner, especially as a result of prolonged suffering, fatigue, or anxiety.

Example

"After three sleepless nights at the hospital, he smiled haggardly at the arriving visitors."

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• Rhymes for haggardly

• Nearby Words

hagen pit viper
hagfish
haggard
haggardly
haggardness
haggis
haggle

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'haggard' and the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The base word 'haggard' entered English in the 16th century from Middle French 'hagard', originally a falconry term describing a wild, untamed adult hawk caught after assuming its adult plumage.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Haggardly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/haggardly
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