signally

[ sig-nl-ee, -nl-lee ]

adverb

1. conspicuously; notably.

signally

/ ˈsɪɡnəlɪ /

adverb

1. conspicuously or especially

Word History and Origins

Origin of signally¹

First recorded in 1635–45; signal + -ly

Example Sentences

It was under his auspices that the battle of Lepanto was fought, in which the Turks were so signally defeated.

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All have failed signally over these two apparently simple openings on the surface of the upper table.

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These are points that will help us signally in any attempt to understand such a story as the Gospel story of the Resurrection.

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The authors of the guide-books have signally failed to discover the really interesting parts of Law-land.

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And signally, indeed, had been announced by his appearance, that peace—his covenant provision.

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Related Words

• considerably
• conspicuously
• decidedly
• greatly
• notably
• noticeably
• obviously
• remarkably
• strikingly