doubly

American  

[duhb-lee] / ˈdʌb li /

adverb

1. to a double measure or degree.

   to be doubly cautious.

2. in a double manner.

3. Obsolete. with duplicity.

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doubly British  

/ ˈdʌblɪ /

adverb

1. to or in a double degree, quantity, or measure

   doubly careful

2. in two ways

   doubly wrong

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Etymology

Origin of doubly

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; double, -ly

Example Sentences

I vowed to work doubly hard the next day, but she took little consolation in that promise, showering me with complaints as heavy as hailstones as I rushed out the kitchen door.

From Literature

This made him doubly upset, for what a catastrophe that would have been!

From Literature

The child was doubly mistaken, for in the first place she meant matador, and in the second place there was no matador, just a bright red steam locomotive.

From Literature

Critics say they are often doubly flawed: overly expensive if targets prove easier than predicted; and counterproductive if the targets become unattainable and executives see little reason to stick around.

From The Wall Street Journal

As early as 2006, he told Mr Bhaumik, the journalist, "I am very tired. I feel doubly tired because there seems to be no result coming out of the talks."

From BBC