wastefully
|waste-ful-ly|
B2
/ˈweɪstfəli/
(wasteful)
extravagant use
Etymology
Etymology Information
'wastefully' originates from the Old English word 'wēst,' where 'wēst' meant 'desolate or barren.'
Historical Evolution
'wēst' transformed into the Middle English word 'wasten,' and eventually became the modern English word 'waste.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'desolate or barren,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'using resources inefficiently.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that uses resources inefficiently or extravagantly.
He spent his money wastefully on unnecessary items.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45