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INGLORIOUSLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does ingloriously mean?
• INGLORIOUSLY (adverb)
The adverb INGLORIOUSLY has 1 sense:
1. in a dishonorable manner or to a dishonorable degree
Familiarity information: INGLORIOUSLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a dishonorable manner or to a dishonorable degree
Synonyms:
discreditably; disgracefully; dishonorably; dishonourably; ignominiously; ingloriously; shamefully
Context example:
his grades were disgracefully low
Pertainym:
inglorious ((used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame)
Context examples
But I fear, my dear fellow, that our case will end ingloriously by Lestrade hanging our client, which will certainly be a triumph for Scotland Yard.
(The Return of Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)
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