woundy

adv, adj — 3 senses

woundy

adv

UK /ˈwaʊndɪ/

Etymology First attested ante 1639: wounds (interjection) + -y.

1

Archaic Very, extremely, excessively.

woundy

adj

Etymology First attested ante 1639: wounds (interjection) + -y.

1

Archaic Very great, extreme, excessive.

Such a world of holidays, that 'tis a woundy hindrance to a poor man that lives by his labour.1692, Roger L’Estrange, “ (please specify the fable number.) (please specify the name of the fable.)”, in Fables, of Æsop and Other Eminent Mythologists: […], London: […] R[ichard] Sare, […], →OCLC:

woundy

adj

UK /ˈwuːndɪ/

Etymology First attested in 1660: wound (noun) + -y.

1

Figuratively, Rare Causing wounds.

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