abjectly

adverb

ab·​ject·​ly (ˈ)ab-¦jek(t)-lē 

: in an abject manner

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from abject abject entry 1 + -ly -ly

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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