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masochistically

/ˌmæs.əˈkɪs.tɪ.kli/
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Adjective:masochistic
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1

In a manner that willingly invites, endures, or derives gratification from one's own pain, hardship, or humiliation.

Example

"He masochistically volunteered for the most grueling, thankless shifts at the hospital."

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masochist
masochistic
masochistically
mason
masonic
masonry

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from 'masochistic', which was coined in the late 19th century by Austrian psychiatrist Richard von Krafft-Ebing after the Austrian novelist Leopold von Sacher-Masoch (1836–1895), whose writings frequently depicted themes of submission and deriving pleasure from humiliation.

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