indefatigably

English

Etymology

indefatigable + -ly, but indefatigable itself was attested later. In use since the 16th century.[1]

Pronunciation

Adverb

indefatigably (comparative more indefatigably, superlative most indefatigably)

  1. In an extremely persistent and untiring manner; in an indefatigable manner
    • 1932, Aldous Huxley, Brave New World, London: Chatto & Windus:
      Silence, silence,’ the trumpet mouths indefatigably repeated at intervals down every corridor.

Translations

References

  1. Douglas Harper (2001–2024) “indefatigably”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.
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