Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Agley

//əˈɡleɪ// adj, adv

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Wrong; askew. Scotland

    "But though the bear in the picture was a disguised man he appeared so naturally calm, so benignly strong, that beside him Pete […] looked comparatively shifty and agley."

Adverb
  1. 1
    Wrong, awry, askew, amiss, or distortedly. Scotland

    "X tells of cavalry; of Sheridan, Hampton and Fitz Lee; Of Early’s Valley march, that Sheridan long held agley!"

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Scots agley.

Etymology 2

From Scots agley.

See also for "agley"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: agley