thusly

[ thuhs-lee ]

/ ˈðʌs li /

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adverb

thus.

Origin of thusly

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65; thus + -ly

usage note for thusly

Some speakers and writers regard thusly as a pointless synonym for thus, and they avoid it or use it only for humorous effect.

Words nearby thusly

Thursdays, Thurston, Thurston Island, thus, thus far, thusly, Thus Spake Zarathustra, Thutmose I, Thutmose II, Thutmose III, thuya

Example sentences from the Web for thusly

Biggs understood, and thusly spoke to themIn accents somewhat British and prefixed with a "Hem!"
The Wit and Humor of America, Volume X (of X)|Various
Thusly I got to the edge of the herd, tumbled off'n the last one, an' rescooed the gurl.
The Light of Western Stars|Zane Grey
Transcriber's Note: Italics in the text are indicated by the use of an underscore as delimiter, thusly.
The Life of John Sterling|Thomas Carlyle
She read it out, pronouncing it thusly, "Return of Percy Fone."
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, May 9, 1891|Various