Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Old English hefiġlīċe, equivalent to hevy +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈhɛːviːliː/, /ˈhɛːviːliːtʃʃ(ə)/, /ˈhɛv-/, /-vil-/

Adverb

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hevyliche

  1. With weight; heavily.
  2. In a troubling or burdensome manner.
  3. In a displeased or vexed manner.
  4. With sorrow or woe; heavy-heartedly.
  5. In a slow or sluggish manner.
  6. Indifferently.

Synonyms

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Descendants

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  • English: heavily

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