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Meaning of "scrofulously" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SCROFULOUSLY

scrofulously  [ˈskrɒfjʊləslɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SCROFULOUSLY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Scrofulously is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES SCROFULOUSLY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

scrofulously

Tuberculous cervical lymphadenitis

Mycobacterial cervical lymphadenitis, also known as scrofula, refers to a lymphadenitis of the cervical lymph nodes associated with tuberculosis as well as non tuberculous mycobacteria.

Definition of scrofulously in the English dictionary

The definition of scrofulously in the dictionary is with reference to scrofula.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SCROFULOUSLY


bibulously
ˈbɪbjʊləslɪ
crapulously
ˈkræpjʊləslɪ
credulously
ˈkredjʊləslɪ
fabulously
ˈfæbjʊləslɪ
incredulously
ɪnˈkredjʊləslɪ
meticulously
məˈtɪkjʊləslɪ
miraculously
mɪˈrækjʊləslɪ
nebulously
ˈnɛbjʊləslɪ
oraculously
ɒˈrækjʊləslɪ
patulously
ˈpætjʊləslɪ
pendulously
ˈpɛndjʊləslɪ
populously
ˈpɒpjʊləslɪ
ridiculously
rɪˈdɪkjʊləslɪ
scrupulously
ˈskruːpjʊləslɪ
sedulously
ˈsedjʊləslɪ
stridulously
ˈstrɪdjʊləslɪ
tremulously
ˈtrɛmjʊləslɪ
tuberculously
tjʊˈbɜːkjʊləslɪ
tubulously
ˈtjuːbjʊləslɪ
unscrupulously
ʌnˈskruːpjʊləslɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SCROFULOUSLY

scrobble
scrobe
scrobicular
scrobiculate
scrobiculated
scrobicule
scrod
scroddled
scrofula
scrofulous
scrofulousness
scrog
scroggie
scroggin
scroll
scroll bar
scroll saw
scrollable
scrolled
scrolling

WORDS THAT END LIKE SCROFULOUSLY

anonymously
cautiously
consciously
continuously
curiously
dangerously
deliciously
deviously
enormously
famously
generously
hilariously
obviously
outrageously
previously
seriously
simultaneously
spontaneously
tremendously
unanimously
vigorously

Synonyms and antonyms of scrofulously in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «scrofulously» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SCROFULOUSLY

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The translations of scrofulously from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «scrofulously» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

scrofulously
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

scrofulously
570 millions of speakers

English

scrofulously
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

scrofulously
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

scrofulously
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

scrofulously
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

scrofulously
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

scrofulously
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

scrofulously
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Scrofulously
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

scrofulously
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

scrofulously
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

scrofulously
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Scrofulously
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

scrofulously
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

scrofulously
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Scrofulously
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

scrofulously
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

scrofulously
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

scrofulously
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

scrofulously
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

scrofulously
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

scrofulously
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

scrofulously
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

scrofulously
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

scrofulously
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of scrofulously

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SCROFULOUSLY»

The term «scrofulously» is used very little and occupies the 154.591 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SCROFULOUSLY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «scrofulously» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «scrofulously» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about scrofulously

EXAMPLES

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SCROFULOUSLY»

Discover the use of scrofulously in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to scrofulously and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Influence of the Atmosphere: More Especially the ...
In these cases, our great object is to avoid or remove every cause which is capable of exciting inflammation in any part of the absorbent system, by paying the strictest regard to the general health of scrofulously disposed children, whose  ...
James Johnson, 1818
2
Little Dorrit
... except a dismal smell, looked like the last result of the great mansions' breeding in-and-in; and, where their little supplementary bows and balconies were supported on thin iron columns, seemed to be scrofulously resting upon crutches.
Charles Dickens, 1868
3
Catalogue of the Museum of J. H., comprising human anatomy, ...
An H drocele ina'n Infant two Months old, who died of an Hydrocephalus. An Hydrocele in a Child who died of Hydrocepha. lus at two Months old. An Hydrocele combined with Disease of the Testicle. A scrofulously enlarged Testicle. A Testicle ...
John HEAVISIDE, 1818
4
The New York Journal of Medicine
Patients affected with lateral curvature seldom lose their lives, even when the disease has been left to nature, unless scrofulously affected. It, however, permanently occasions dyspnoea and asthma, and the health of the subjects of ' this ...
‎1845
5
The Works of Charles Dickens: Little Dorrit
... except a dismal smell, looked like the last result of the great mansions' breeding in-and-in ; and, where their little supplementary bows and balconies were supported on thin iron columns, seemed to be scrofulously resting upon crutches.
Charles Dickens, George Cruikshank, 1868
6
British and Foreign Medico-chirurgical Review: Or, Quarterly ...
... in young persons of both sexes, up to the twentieth year of age, the gland has been observed scrofulously hardened. In almost all these eases, disturbed respiration most variable in form, has been present." (p. 52.) After the detail of ...
‎1854
7
Charles Dickens's works. Charles Dickens ed. [18 vols. of a ...
... comfortably except a dismal smell, looked like the last result of the great mansions' breeding in-and-in ; and, where their little supplementary bows and balconies were supported on thin iron columns, seemed to be scrofulously resting upon ...
Charles Dickens, 1867
8
Documents of the Assembly of the State of New York
For suppose two persons scrofulously predisposed, of the most distant and diverse race, marry, the result will be just the same, without the slightest consanguinity. It is due to the predisposition, and not to the blood. It is for this reason, more apt ...
New York (State). Legislature. Assembly, 1870
9
Half-yearly Compendium of Medical Science
They presented the usual condition of scrofulously diseased bones : the outer shell was abnormally thin, showing yellow discoloration, the cancellar structure was so soft as to break down under the slightest pressure of the fingers, and the ...
‎1871
10
Little Dorrit, Vol. I ~ Paperbound
... except a dismal smell, looked like the last result of the great mansions' breeding in-and-in ; and, where their little supplementary bows and balconies were supported on thin iron columns, seemed to be scrofulously resting upon crutches.
Dickens, Charles

3 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SCROFULOUSLY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term scrofulously is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Secret Service: Give Us More Money!
... small-town municipal ball park: chicken-wire backstop, rickety wooden bleachers along both baselines, scrofulously barren infield, shaggy outfield—in short, ... «Daily Beast, Sep 14»
2
The Stacks: Grateful Dead I Have Known
... scrofulously barren infield, shaggy outfield—in short, your regulation government-issue I-see-Amurrica-playing scene as it is enacted every summer Sunday ... «Daily Beast, Aug 14»
3
Anna Chancellor's bail-out for bankrupt Swedes
It takes this scrofulously-bearded character a surprisingly long time to realise that his wife regards him as a pathetic weakling. Ah, pity - what a dreadful ... «Daily Mail, Oct 08»

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