"woundily" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more woundily [comparative], most woundily [superlative]
Etymology: From woundy + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|woundy|ly}} woundy + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} woundily (comparative more woundily, superlative most woundily)
  1. (obsolete) Excessively; greatly. Tags: obsolete
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