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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

  1. In a hushed way; quietly, softly

Ancestry of “hushedly”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishlyAbbreviation of light-year
2VietnameselyAlternative spelling of li
Every word from Vietnamese ly →