thusly
Americanadverb
Usage
Some speakers and writers regard thusly as a pointless synonym for thus, and they avoid it or use it only for humorous effect.
Etymology
Origin of thusly
Example Sentences
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I grabbed the bike thusly and heaved, oathing with the effort—UFTAH!
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
A 1974 profile in the Bradenton Herald shortly before his death described “the legendary hero-sheriff” thusly:
From Slate ● Nov. 6, 2025
Adam Finkelstein, 247 Sports’ director of scouting, assesses Bryce thusly:
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 2, 2025
But my “let’s go to Ashland” sales pitch to the non-theater lovers in my life goes thusly: There is so much more to do than just see theater.
From Seattle Times ● May 11, 2024
“Carpentry,” Sister Ignatia continued, not noticing the shock on Antain’s face that she had, apparently, read his mind, “would have been my guess. You were always thusly inclined.”
From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill
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