SIGNALLY Meaning and
Definition
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Signally is an adverb used to describe an action or event that stands out prominently or is particularly noteworthy or impressive. It denotes a situation or occurrence that is distinguished by its exceptional nature, often in a positive sense, and stands apart from what is usual, expected, or ordinary.
This term is derived from the adjective "signal," which means remarkable, outstanding, or exceptional. When used as an adverb, signally intensifies the meaning of the adjective, emphasizing the exceptional quality or degree of something. It expresses the idea of being particularly conspicuous or noticeable, often attracting attention or admiration due to its exceptional characteristics.
For instance, one might say that an athlete's performance in a championship game was signally impressive, indicating that their achievements stood out significantly from those of their teammates or competitors. Similarly, a film might be described as signally successful if it garners widespread critical acclaim, achieves record-breaking box office numbers, or wins numerous prestigious awards.
The use of signally also implies that the action or event in question sets a standard or benchmark that others may seek to emulate or surpass. It conveys a sense of excellence or superiority, highlighting the exceptional qualities that make something worthy of recognition or admiration.
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Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for SIGNALLY
Etymology of SIGNALLY
The word "signally" is derived from the adjective "signal", which ultimately comes from the Latin word "signum", meaning "mark" or "sign". The word "signal" entered Middle English around the 14th century, initially meaning a sign or mark used to communicate a message, particularly a military order or command. Over time, it also came to refer to any notable or outstanding occurrence or event. The adverb form "signally" developed from the adjective "signal" to describe something that is done in a notable or remarkable way.
Similar spelling words for SIGNALLY
- sonly,
- xNAL,
- sanlih,
- sunnily,
- turn-signal,
- xunlei,
- cenwalh,
- Sonel,
- zanily,
- Compass-signal,
- Zanil,
- sanely,
- small-signal,
- xanol,
- sonali,
- zenel,
- zonale,
- signal-light,
- flag-signal,
- zanele,
- signal-box,
- sagnol,
- snowily,
- signal/noise,
- zonally,
- snaily,
- senala,
- SENL,
- Snowl,
- signal,
- xinol,
- snailier,
- zonal,
- signal box,
- zanella,
- cineole,
- Snail-paced,
- sonowal,
- bat-signal,
- snail,
- scenella,
- zaenal,
- signal-station,
- sanel,
- SNALA,
- Snail-like,
- senil,
- sinhala,
- signal-fire,
- zonule,
- signal-to-noise-and-distortion,
- xinli,
- signal fire,
- SNIIL,
- signal-to-noise,
- fog-signal,
- cinhil,
- PSNHL,
- swanley,
- CAP-SIGNAL,
- snel,
- Soonly,
- SNLI.,
- zoonal,
- ZANLA,
- SNELLA,
- apple-snail,
- dew-snail,
- signal-cabin,
- cinelli,
- signal flag,
- signalize,
- sunol,
- sinal,
- sanela,
- sunly,
- sanlu,
- zanelli,
- sound-signal,
- SNL,
- senol,
- Xenyl,
- signal-processing,
- senal,
- swannell,
- senile,
- snelly,
- zunil,
- time-signal,
- SUNOIL,
- ZNLA,
- sanli,
- cyanol,
- CINHL,
- signaling,
- snail-shell,
- zonula,
- Snail-clover,
- in-sanely,
- Sunel,
- senile-dementia,
- Counter-signal,
- Glass-snail,
- 1,8-cineol,
- Sunil,
- zinol,
- snail-shaped,
- mixed-signal,
- synol,
- sennelier,
- SGNLI,
- storm-signal,
- signaler,
- Snell,
- suniel,
- xenial,
- signalise,
- UNM/SNL,
- senili,
- zainal,
- distress-signal,
- snail-mail,
- CINAHL,
- SNL/PPG,
- SGNLO,
- Sonal,
- inter-zonal,
- zonulae,
- sunal,
- snail-flower,
- SSNHL,
- signal-post,
- signal-rocket,
- zainul,
- cyanelle,
- cineol,
- call-signal,
- signaller,
- sanyal,
- signal-book,
- signal-flag,
- Snail-trefoil,
- vine-snail,
- zon'ule,
- SNLU,
- snail-pace,
- Zoonule,
- sinaloa,
- snool,
- signalman,
- Danger-signal.
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