dead-heartedly en · ADV
Etymology
From dead-hearted + -ly.
Meanings
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(alt-of, alternative) Alternative spelling of deadheartedly.
alt of deadheartedly
I have prayed for strength for such a duty, and find it come off as weakly and dead-heartedly as before.
1862, William Gurnall, The Christian in Complete Armour, page 22:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most dead-heartedly | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more dead-heartedly | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |