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DISASTROUSLY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does disastrously mean? 

DISASTROUSLY (adverb)
  The adverb DISASTROUSLY has 1 sense:

1. in a disastrous mannerplay

  Familiarity information: DISASTROUSLY used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


DISASTROUSLY (adverb)


Sense 1

Meaning:

In a disastrous manner

Context example:

the real value of the trust capital may be disastrously less than when the trust began

Pertainym:

disastrous ((of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin)


 Context examples 


In past experience, especially in dealing with squaws, meat and punishment had often been disastrously related.

(White Fang, by Jack London)



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