Middle English edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

From mody +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈmoːdiːliːk(ə)/, /ˈmoːdiːliːtʃ(ə)/, /ˈmoːdiːliː/

Adverb edit

modilich (rare)

  1. (Early Middle English) Boastfully, conceitedly, arrogantly, or vainly; in a way displaying pride.
  2. Furiously; in a way causing conflict, war, or strife.

Descendants edit

  • English: moodily

References edit