howsoever

[ hou-soh-ev-er ]

adverb

1. to whatsoever extent or degree.
2. in whatsoever manner.

howsoever

/ ˌhaʊsəʊˈɛvə /

sentence connector

1. See however
   a less common word for however

Word History and Origins

Origin of howsoever¹

Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325; how ¹, so ¹, ever

Example Sentences

Always the vay vith these here old 'uns howsoever, as is such steady goers to look at.

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The gay desperadoes of La Childebert were capable of carrying through any charge, howsoever lurid.

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Howsoever valuable a living donkey may be, he cannot compare with the versatility of a donkey defunct when resolved into drugs.

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Women are invariably careful of the hour, howsoever heedless they may be of next week.

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The people arm themselves wheresoever and howsoever they can.

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