sadistically en · ADV
Etymology
Etymology tree English sadistic Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al Middle English -ly Middle English -ally English -ally English sadistically From sadistic + -ally.
Meanings
- In a sadistic manner.
- In a particularly horrible or brutal manner, as painfully as possible.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most sadistically | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more sadistically | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |