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capitally

capitally

7.4
In a very serious way that matters a lot
  • adverb
  • /ˈkæpɪtəli/
  • Archaic
translation icon : crucialmente
  • Decisions made at the capitally level can have lasting consequences.

Examples

  • I acquiesce; I, as a rule, refer to particular custom writing capitally, and I at large.

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  • The proposal was capitally significant for the future of the community.

  • Understanding the capitally issues involved is essential for proper judgment.

Synonyms

supremely
vscapitally
26 4.5

To a very high degree

conveys importance or severity rather than peak quality or rank
vitally
vscapitally
22 3.9

In a way that is very important for something to happen

focuses on seriousness or gravity rather than necessity for survival
crucially
vscapitally
13 4.4

In a way that is very important for the result

is about grave importance or severity rather than only deciding outcomes
majorly
vscapitally
  • Informal
6 7.4

To a very large degree

stresses importance or severity rather than casual emphasis or informality
colossally
vscapitally
3 5.8

To a very large degree

means importance or seriousness rather than sheer enormous size
bigly
vscapitally
  • Informal
1 8.9

In a very large way

refers to importance or severity rather than mere size or exaggeration
direly
vscapitally
1 7.5

In a very serious and urgent way

indicates importance or severity more broadly, not only immediate danger
pivotally
vscapitally
6.3

Very important for the way something turns out

is about seriousness or importance more generally, not only centrality

How Serious

gravely
34 4.6
capitally
  • Archaic
7.4
seriously
606 1.6
somewhat
816 2.0

Surface Forms

capitally positive

Morphology

capitally = capital (transparent) = capital + ly

A straightforward adverbial formation from the adjective 'capital' meaning 'important' + '-ly', so learners can infer 'in an important/serious way'.

Etymology

The word capitally also comes from the Latin caput, meaning 'head', and it keeps the idea of being 'chief' or main, like a captain who is the head of a group. So capitally can mean 'in a very important or serious way'.