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thusly

/ˈðʌs.li/
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• adverb

1

North American In this manner or way; as follows.

Example

"The professor summarized the argument thusly before opening the floor to questions."

2

North American As a result or consequence of this; therefore.

Example

"The train was delayed by two hours, and thusly we missed the opening remarks of the conference."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Because 'thus' is already an adverb, adding the suffix '-ly' is widely regarded by style guides as redundant or hypercorrect, though 'thusly' is frequently used in speech for humorous or mock-formal effect.

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 19th-century American English by adding the adverbial suffix '-ly' to the Old English adverb 'thus', originally as a humorous colloquialism before entering broader usage.

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