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 

• INGLORIOUSLY (adverb)

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)