notoriously
C2
adv
Freq #24260
Meanings
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1
adv
to a notorious degree
European emigres, who notoriously used to repair to the British Museum to write seditious pamphlets
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2
adv
In a notorious or notable manner; as is commonly known.
The Hempshocks' sheep were notoriously the finest for miles around: shaggy-coated and intelligent (for sheep), with curling horns and sharp hooves.
Etymology
From Middle English notoryously, equivalent to notorious + -ly.
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