STUPIDLY

stupidly, doltishly

(adverb) in a stupid manner; “he had stupidly bought a one way ticket”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

stupidly (comparative more stupidly, superlative most stupidly)

In a stupid manner.

Synonyms

• carelessly

• foolishly

• irresponsibly

Source: Wiktionary


STUPID

Stu"pid, a. Etym: [L. stupidus, fr. stupere to be stupefied: cf. F. stupide.]

1. Very dull; insensible; senseless; wanting in understanding; heavy; sluggish; in a state of stupor; -- said of persons. O that men . . . should be so stupid grown . . . As to forsake the living God! Milton. With wild surprise, A moment stupid, motionless he stood. Thomson.

2. Resulting from, or evincing, stupidity; formed without skill or genius; dull; heavy; -- said of things. Observe what loads of stupid rhymes Oppress us in corrupted times. Swift.

Syn.

– Simple; insensible; sluggish; senseless; doltish; sottish; dull; heavy; clodpated.

– Stu"pid*ly, adv.

– Stu"pid*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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