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squalidly

/ˈskwɑː.lɪd.li/
squal · id · ly
Adjective:squalid
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1

In a filthy, wretched, or extremely unpleasant manner resulting from poverty or neglect.

Example

"Before the housing reforms were enacted, thousands of factory laborers lived squalidly in overcrowded, unheated tenements."

2

In a morally degraded, sordid, orsleazy manner.

Example

"The investigative report revealed how the corrupt officials had behaved squalidly, trading public safety contracts for personal bribes."

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• Nearby Words

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squadron
squalid
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squall
squally
squalor

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'squalid' (borrowed from Latin 'squalidus', meaning rough, caked with dirt, or neglected, from 'squalere', to be filthy) combined with the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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