Where does “hushedly” come from?
hushedly (English) comes from English ly, from Vietnamese ly — Alternative spelling of li.
hushedly (English): In a hushed way; quietly, softly
Definitions
- In a hushed way; quietly, softly
Ancestry of “hushedly”, 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 |