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foully

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adverbial foully has 2 senses
  1. foully, insultingly - in an unfair and insulting manner; "this internationally known writer was foully condemned by the Muslim fundamentalists"
    Derived from adjective foul3
  2. foully - in a wicked and shameful manner; "two policemen were foully murdered"

Definitions from the Web

foully

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1: In a manner that is morally or ethically reprehensible.

Example sentence: She was accused of foully betraying her best friend by spreading rumors about her.

Sense 2: In a way that is extremely unpleasant or disagreeable.

Example sentence: The smell from the overflowing garbage can fouly permeated the entire apartment building.

Sense 3: In a manner that is offensively or disgustingly unclean or dirty.

Example sentence: The public restroom was foully neglected and desperately needed cleaning.

Sense 4: In sports, in a manner that violates the rules or sportsmanship.

Example sentence: The player was fouled foully by intentionally hitting his opponent's knee during the game.

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