Definition of doubly
1 : in a twofold manner
2 : to twice the degree doubly glad doubly frustrating
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Examples of doubly in a Sentence
Her grades and musical talent make her parents doubly proud of her.
we were doubly certain of her guilt after we read the article in the newspaper
15th Century
First Known Use of doubly
15th century
DOUBLY Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of doubly for English Language Learners
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: much more than usual or previously : to a much higher degree than usual
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: in two ways : for two reasons
DOUBLY Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of doubly for Students
: to two times the amount or degree doubly glad
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