Wellnigh

In view of all this metamorphosis it is much to be regretted that the geographical and linguistical difficulties have made the task of the folk-lorist not only difficult but wellnigh impossible.

[…] Huck’s confidence in the human race was wellnigh obliterated.

Athens especially never forgave the defection which had wellnigh involved her in hopeless ruin.

Five years ago the officers determined to build a new mess. There was only one objection to the fulfilment of this wish: the regimental coffers were wellnigh empty.