INGLORIOUSLY

disgracefully, ingloriously, ignominiously, discreditably, shamefully, dishonorably, dishonourably

(adverb) in a dishonorable manner or to a dishonorable degree; “his grades were disgracefully low”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

ingloriously (comparative more ingloriously, superlative most ingloriously)

In an inglorious manner.

Source: Wiktionary


In*glo"ri*ous*ly, adv.

Definition: In an inglorious manner; dishonorably; with shame; ignominiously; obscurely.

INGLORIOUS

In*glo"ri*ous, a. Etym: [L. inglorious; pref. in- not + gloria glory, fame: cf. F. inglorieux. See Glory.]

1. Not glorious; not bringing honor or glory; not accompanied with fame, honor, or celebrity; obscure; humble; as, an inglorious life of ease. Shak. My next desire is, void of care and strife, To lead a soft, secure, inglorious life. Dryden. Some mute inglorious Milton here may rest. Gray.

2. Shameful; disgraceful; ignominious; as, inglorious flight, defeat, etc. Inglorious shelter in an alien land. J. Philips.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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