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scurvily

adverb (no other forms)

«scurvily» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

In a mean, unfair or shabby way, as when someone is treated badly or let down. tree →

In the lessons

in old tales, a person who is treated or who behaves meanly; "so scurvily" means in a nasty, unfair way

Examples

He treated the poor boy scurvily and gave him no food. tree →
She laughed scurvily at the lost puppy. tree →
The old man was dealt with scurvily by his neighbours. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

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