notoriously

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
14
Words With Friends
16
Letters
11
Pronunciation
/nəˈtɔːɹɪəsli/ (UK)

Definition of notoriously

1 sense · 1 part of speech · etymology included

adv

  1. In a notorious or notable manner; as is commonly known.
    “The Hempshocks' sheep were notoriously the finest for miles around: shaggy-coated and intelligent (for sheep), with curling horns and sharp hooves.”
    “Orton himself notoriously defaced library books before starting to write books himself.”
    “Johnson's contract expires in November, and four weeks as memorable for scandals off the pitch as any achievements on it will do little to appease the notoriously twitchy committee-men at the Rugby Football Union.”
    “Jointed track will be replaced, with standard ballast instead of shingle beneath, to stabilise the rails and improve the notoriously dreadful ride quality.”

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Etymology

From Middle English notoryously, equivalent to notorious + -ly.

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