bridely en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈbɹaɪdli/
Etymology
From Middle English *bridely, from Old English brȳdlīċ, brȳdelīċ (“bridal”), from Proto-West Germanic *brūdilīk, equivalent to bride + -ly. Cognate with Dutch bruidelijk, German bräutlich (“bridely”).
Meanings
- Of or pertaining to a bride; nuptial.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more bridely | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most bridely | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |