Where does “heavy-heartedly” come from?
heavy-heartedly (English) comes from English ly, from Vietnamese ly — Alternative spelling of li.
heavy-heartedly (English): In a heavy-hearted manner; sadly, morosely
Definitions
- In a heavy-hearted manner; sadly, morosely
Ancestry of “heavy-heartedly”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | ly | Abbreviation of light-year |
| 2 | Vietnamese | ly | Alternative spelling of li |