Used in a Sentence

doubly

How to use doubly in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for doubly.

Editorial note

So, of course, they're doubly cruel to women.

Examples5
Definitions2
Parts of speech1

Quick take

to double the degree; "she was doubly rewarded"; "his eyes were double bright"

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of doubly gathered in one view.

adverb

to double the degree; "she was doubly rewarded"; "his eyes were double bright"

adverb

in a twofold manner; "he was doubly wrong"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for doubly.

adverb

to double the degree; "she was doubly rewarded"; "his eyes were double bright"

adverb

in a twofold manner; "he was doubly wrong"

Example sentences

1

So, of course, they're doubly cruel to women.

2

The fact that you can't downgrade from iOS 7 makes this doubly painful.

3

If I wouldn't have anything to do with them before, I'm doubly unimpressed now.

4

I'd be doubly reluctant to call them arrogant whilst panning their design based on nothing but instinct and supposition.

5

If this is true where a venture sells equity interests that are true securities subject to the protections of securities laws, it is doubly true where the only thing being offered is a small perk tied to a development effort that is not guaranteed to be brought to completion or at least that is not guaranteed to be brought to completion within any specified time period.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use doubly in a sentence?

So, of course, they're doubly cruel to women.

What does doubly mean?

to double the degree; "she was doubly rewarded"; "his eyes were double bright"

What part of speech is doubly?

doubly is commonly used as adverb.