loathly

1 of 2

adjective

loath·​ly ˈlōt͟h-lē  ˈlōth- 

: loathsome, repulsive

loathly

2 of 2

adverb

loath·​ly ˈlōth-lē  ˈlōt͟h- 

: not willingly : reluctantly

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

15th century, in the meaning defined above