Etymology:
misérablemiser (wretched, miserable) + -abilis (capable of being)Meaning:
Origin:
The word "miserably" originates from the Latin adjective "miser," which means "wretched, miserable, or unfortunate." The suffix "-abilis" is frequently used in Latin to denote a state or quality that an individual possesses, so "-abilis" indicates that someone is capable of being "miserable." As the expression for misery evolved outside of Latin into the Old French phrase "misérable," it experienced more use.
The word "miserably" entered the English language in the 14th century. Initially, it was employed to denote a state of poverty or destitution, however, it gradually came to have a larger connotation of misery and unhappiness as well.
In modern use, "miserably" is frequently used to denote a high level of unhappiness or suffering. It can be used to describe both physical and emotional discomfort, as well as situations or events that cause great pain or sorrow.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and how their meaning has changed over time
