scurvily Sentence Examples
- The pirate's scurvily-ridden gums bled profusely from even the slightest touch.
- The lack of vitamin C in their diet left the sailors scurvily and weak.
- The expedition suffered greatly from scurvy, with many succumbing to the disease.
- The doctor prescribed lemon juice to treat the scurvily-affected crew.
- The ship's biscuits were infested with weevils, contributing to the scurvily outbreak.
- The sailors' swollen joints and bleeding gums were telltale signs of scurvy.
- The captain ordered the crew to eat fresh fruit and vegetables to combat scurvily.
- The surgeon amputated several scurvily-damaged limbs to prevent infection.
- The outbreak of scurvy on the ship crippled the crew and endangered the voyage.
- The sailors' scurvily was so severe that they could barely hoist the sails.
scurvily Meaning
scurvily (r)
in a despicable, ignoble manner
scurvily (adv.)
In a scurvy manner.
Synonyms & Antonyms of scurvily
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Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- loathsome
- odious
- contemptible
- deplorable
- ratty
- scummy
- lousy
- vile
- paltry
- sneaking
- sorry
- grubby
- revolting
- pitiable
- abominable
- detestable
- scabby
- despicable
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Synonyms:
- dastardly
- base
- low
- reproachable
- reprehensible
- execrable
- squalid
- abhorrent
- repulsive
- unscrupulous
- disgraceful
- dishonorable
- blamable
- shabby
- craven
- sordid
- shameful
- condemnable
- reptilian
- revulsive
- disreputable
- discreditable
- repugnant
- ignoble
- unprincipled
- censurable
- cowardly
- ignominious
- cruddy
- unethical
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No weak antonyms found.
FAQs About the word scurvily
in a despicable, ignoble mannerIn a scurvy manner.
nasty, mean, cheap, pitiful,lame, dirty, disgusting, wretched, hateful, loathsome
meritorious,admirable, scrupulous, admirable, noble, redoubtable, commendable, honorable, creditable, creditable
The pirate's scurvily-ridden gums bled profusely from even the slightest touch.
The lack of vitamin C in their diet left the sailors scurvily and weak.
The expedition suffered greatly from scurvy, with many succumbing to the disease.
The doctor prescribed lemon juice to treat the scurvily-affected crew.
