RIFELY
Etymology
Adverb
rifely (comparative more rifely, superlative most rifely)
In a rife or widespread manner.
Source: Wiktionary
RIFE
Rife, a. Etym: [AS. rif abundant, or Icel. rifr munificent; akin to
OD. riff, rijve, abundant.]
1. Prevailing; prevalent; abounding.
Before the plague of London, inflammations of the lungs were rife and
mortal. Arbuthnot.
Even now the tumult of loud mirth Was rife, and perfect in may
listening ear. Milton.
2. Having power; active; nimble. [Obs.]
What! I am rife a little yet. J. Webster.
– Rife"ly, adv.
– Rife"ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition