thuddingly en · ADV
Etymology
Etymology tree English thudding Middle English -ly English -ly English thuddingly From thudding + -ly.
Meanings
- In a thudding way; making a thudding sound.
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(figuratively) In a dull, predictable manner.
In retrospect, 'Wild Horses' is a thuddingly boring song when not being done by the Stones.
2015, Andrew Matheson, Sick On You: The Disastrous Story of Britain’s Great Lost Punk Band:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more thuddingly | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most thuddingly | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |