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Definition of muchly

muchly

/ˈmʌtʃ.li/
much · ly
Adjective:much
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muchly Lexical Profile

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• adverb

1

To a great degree or extent; very much (used chiefly for humorous or informal effect).

Example

"Thank you muchly for helping me move all those heavy boxes into the apartment."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Because "much" already functions as a standard adverb, adding the suffix "-ly" is redundant in formal grammar; consequently, "muchly" is used almost exclusively for humorous, ironic, or deliberately informal effect.

• Nearby Words

mu
muahahaha
much
muchly
mucho
muck
muckiness

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