VEXATIOUSLY

vexatiously

(adverb) in a vexatious manner

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

vexatiously (comparative more vexatiously, superlative most vexatiously)

In a vexatious manner; so as to give annoyance.

Source: Wiktionary


VEXATIOUS

Vex*a"tious, a. Etym: [See Vexation.]

1. Causing vexation; agitating; afflictive; annoying; as, a vexatious controversy; a vexatious neighbor. "Continual vexatious wars." South.

2. Full or vexation, trouble, or disquiet; disturbed. He leads a vexatious life. Sir K. Digby. Vexatious suit (Law), a suit commenced for the purpose of giving trouble, or without cause.

– Vex*a"tious*ly, adv.

– Vex*a"tious*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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