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moronically

moronically

1 7.6
In a very foolish way that shows little sense
  • adverb
  • /məˈrɑːnɪkli/
  • Offensive
translation icon : idiotamente
  • He moronically decided to invest all his savings in a failing business.

Examples

  • And I moronically accused Caligari... ...to be... his accomplice... ...and... to have killed Orfeo.

  • - You fucking moronically/???? shithead!

  • Well, Hazel Grace, like so many before you... and listen, I say this with the utmost of affection... you used your wish moronically.

  • As long as the music is simple enough for them to understand, they will bop along moronically, screaming, whooping, and cheering with every blast from the ice cannons.

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  • Surely, they aren't arguing that Warren is so moronically, mind-numbingly stupid that she didn't know the difference between claiming minority status on applications and other documents for professional advancement and tall tales that get told among families?

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  • She moronically ignored the warning signs and drove into the storm.

  • During the meeting, he moronically suggested we abandon our main project for a less profitable idea.

Synonyms

foolishly
vsmoronically
28 2.8

In a way that shows poor judgment

is a more extreme form, meaning very foolish or showing strong lack of sense
stupidly
vsmoronically
24 3.0

In a way that shows bad judgment or not being smart

carries greater emphasis on being very foolish rather than just unwise
unwisely
vsmoronically
5 4.1

In a way that shows poor judgment

suggests a stronger, more obvious foolishness than simple unwise decisions
idiotically
vsmoronically
  • Offensive
3 6.3

In a very foolish way that shows bad judgment

is even stronger, implying very foolish behaviour rather than mere poor judgment
inanely
vsmoronically
1 7.3

In a silly way that has no real purpose

places greater weight on being very foolish rather than merely pointless
fatuously
vsmoronically
  • Offensive
1 9.2

In a silly way that shows little understanding

focuses more on strong foolishness rather than the smug or complacent tone
dumbly
vsmoronically
1 7.5

Without thinking and showing little care for others

emphasizes a higher level of obvious foolishness rather than simple thoughtlessness
vacuously
vsmoronically
  • Formal
1 8.4

Acts without thought or understanding

focuses on bold foolishness and lack of good sense rather than emptiness
nonsensically
vsmoronically
1 6.5

In a way that is not logical or clear

is about being very foolish in judgment rather than merely lacking logic
doltishly
vsmoronically
  • Offensive
9.7

In a foolish way without much thought

implies a higher degree of foolishness and more extreme lack of sense
sillily
vsmoronically
8.1

In a foolish way to make people laugh

is stronger, meaning very foolishness rather than merely playful silliness
daftly
vsmoronically
  • Informal
7.6

Behave in a silly, foolish way that seems a bit crazy

is less about mild oddness and more about strong, plain foolishness

Antonyms

72 2.4

In a sensible way that shows good judgment

15 3.7

In a way that shows good judgment and practical choices

How Foolish

stupidly
24 3.0
moronically
  • Offensive
1 7.6
foolishly
28 2.8
naively
13 4.4

Surface Forms

moronically positive

Morphology

moronically = moronic (transparent) = moron + ic + ally

Formed by adding the adverbial suffix '-ally' to the adjective 'moronic', so the manner meaning is directly derived.

Etymology

Moronically comes from moron, which comes from an old Greek word moros meaning 'foolish'. So to act moronically is to do something 'in a very foolish way'.