ogreishly en · ADV
Pronunciation
- /ˈəʊɡ(ə)ɹɪʃli/ (UK)
Etymology
From ogreish + -ly.
Meanings
-
Like an ogre.
A great, distorted silhouette of his own head appeared upon the wall, leaning ogreishly over the pillow.
1891, Mary Noailles Murfree, In the "Stranger People's" Country, Nebraska, published 2005, page 191:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most ogreishly | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more ogreishly | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |