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wrathfully

|wrath-ful-ly|

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/ˈræθ.fəl.i/

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/ˈrɒθ.fəl.i/

(wrathful)

extreme anger

Base FormPluralComparativeSuperlativeNoun
wrathfulwrathfulnessesmore wrathfulmost wrathfulwrath
Etymology
Etymology Information

'wrathfully' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'wræth,' where 'wræth' meant 'angry or furious.'

Historical Evolution

'wræth' transformed into the Middle English word 'wrathful,' and eventually became the modern English word 'wrathfully.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'angry or furious,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner showing extreme anger or fury.

He glared wrathfully at the intruder.

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Last updated: 2025/03/10 10:11