foully

== English == === Etymology === Inherited from Middle English foully, from Old English fūllīċe; by surface analysis, foul +‎ ly. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈfaʊl(l)i/ === Adverb === foully (comparative more foully, superlative most foully) In a foul manner; revoltingly. == Middle English == === Alternative forms === fouli, fouly, fowly fouliche, fulliche, voulliche (East Anglia, Kent, Southwest Midland) === Etymology === Inherited from Old English fūllīċe (“foully”); by surface analysis, foul (“foul”) +‎ -ly (adverbial suffix). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈfuːl(l)iː/ === Adverb === foully (uncommon) Filthily; in a dirty or revolting manner. Synonym: foule Harshly, forcefully. Synonym: foule Ignominiously, sinfully; in an immoral or shameful way. Synonym: foule Unfortunately; through bad luck. Synonym: foule ==== Usage notes ==== The usual term for "foully" in Middle English is foule. ==== Descendants ==== English: foully === References === “fǒul(e, adv.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007.