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Definition of Nefariously
1. Adverb. In a nefarious manner or to a nefarious degree. "Nefariously involved in a conspiracy"
Definition of Nefariously
1. Adverb. In a nefarious manner. ¹
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Definition of Nefariously
1. [adv]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Nefariously
Literary usage of Nefariously
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Book of the Church by Robert Southey (1825)
"In both cases the imputation was nefariously false. Charles had inherited his
father's wise and tolerant feelings toward the Romanists. ..."
2. A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents, 1789-1897 by United States President, James Daniel Richardson (1897)
"have, in defiance of the known wishes of their own Government and without the
shadow of justification or excuse, nefariously invaded. Given under my hand, ..."
3. The Lost Possessions of England: Essays in Imperial History by Walter Frewen Lord (1896)
"It was true that Raffles bought some land in the auction, but he did not do so
nefariously, and he did not profit by the transaction ; he lost considerably. ..."
4. Institutes of the Christian Religion by Jean Calvin (1844)
"... or violent emotions arise, unless timely opposition be made to those wanton
spirits, who most nefariously corrupt things which are otherwise the best. ..."
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