Definition of ANCIENTLY

anciently

Meanings

Adverb

  • in ancient times; long ago
    • "a concern with what may have happened anciently"

Adv

  • In the manner of very long ago. As the ancients did.
  • Done long ago.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English aunciently; equivalent to ancient + -ly.

Synonyms

oldly

Scrabble Score: 14

anciently is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
anciently is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
anciently is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

anciently is a valid Words With Friends word