Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: stupidly
IPA transcription: [st'upədl,i]
r meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: stupidly, doltishly
    Meaning: in a stupid manner; "he had stupidly bought a one way ticket"
Usage examples
  • John stared at her stupidly.
  • He stopped and stared stupidly.
  • It stupidly rolled its eyes, deeply buried in a thick bed of fat.
  • I stupidly gave permission for the third motor to be got out this morning.
  • "But why is it weeping?" Mitya persisted stupidly, "why are its little arms bare?
  • Russian conversations on such subjects are always carried on inconceivably stupidly.
  • "And why did you begin 'as stupidly as you could'?" asked Alyosha, looking dreamily at him.
  • I've led the conversation to my despair, and the more stupidly I have presented it, the better for me."
  • I began our talk as stupidly as I could on purpose, but I've led up to my confession, for that's all you want.
  • Virginia stood there supporting Loreen, who stared stupidly at the rich magnificence of the furnishings around her.