illegibly en · ADV
Pronunciation
- (Southern-England) audio
- /ɪˈlɛ.dʒɪb.li/
Etymology
Etymology tree English illegible Middle English -ly English -ly English illegibly From illegible + -ly.
Meanings
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In a manner that produces illegible results.
The doctor illegibly scrawled his signature: if it weren't on his letterhead, no-one would know who had written it.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more illegibly | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most illegibly | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |