hardily
Americanadverb
adverb
Etymology
Origin of hardily
Middle English word dating back to 1175–1225; see origin at hardy 1, -ly
Example Sentences
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The elder Andrés — who has drawn attention to Spanish food and helped put a spotlight on humanitarian disasters with his World Central Kitchen — can hardily contain himself.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 27, 2022
“He served hardily and with all his might,” McClain said.
From Fox News ● Sep. 29, 2018
We lived hardily that weekend, and we did our best to heal Jim with what we knew he loved most.
From The New Yorker ● Mar. 18, 2017
In his sixth appearance of the season, against the Rangers on Aug. 16, Chamberlain was booed hardily after giving up two runs in one and a third innings.
From New York Times ● Sep. 21, 2012
"I'll dare more than that to save my skin," Reelfoot declared hardily.
From The Rider of Golden Bar by William Patterson White
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