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ruinously

/ˈruː.ɪ.nəs.li/
ru · in · ous · ly
Adjective:ruinous
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ruinously Lexical Profile

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• adverb

1

To an extent that leads to financial ruin or bankruptcy; excessively or exorbitantly.

Example

"Repairing the historic manor proved to be ruinously expensive for the family."

2

In a manner that causes severe damage, destruction, or downfall.

Example

"The prolonged drought acted ruinously upon the region's agricultural economy."

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• Nearby Words

ruination
ruiner
ruinous
ruinously
ruiz
ruki
ruki river

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'ruinous' and the adverbial suffix '-ly'; 'ruinous' traces back through Old French to Latin 'ruinosus' ('falling, in ruins'), from 'ruina' ('a collapse or downfall').

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