plightly en · ADV
Etymology
From Middle English plihtliche, from Old English *plihtlīċe (“dangerously”), from plihtlīċ (“dangerous, perilous”), equivalent to plight + -ly.
Meanings
- Dangerously; with peril.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| plightliest | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| most plightly | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| plightlier | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| more plightly | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |