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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NFL instant replay pooh-bah Mark Butterworth later explained the ruling thusly:
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 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
There’s no reason to think he won’t be rewarded thusly.
From Slate • Mar. 27, 2024
During that time, the Chargers’ other 20 full possessions have ended thusly: 11 punts, three fumbles, three field goals, two turnover on downs and one interception.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2023
A single sentence, that reads thusly: “M. Chandresh Christophe Lefèvre continues to push the boundaries of the modern stage, dazzling his audiences with spectacle that is almost transcendent.”
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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