doubly
adverb
dou·bly
ˈdə-b(ə-)lē 
1
: in a twofold manner
2
: to twice the degree
doubly glad
doubly frustrating
3
: in two ways : for two reasons
The gentle rain was a doubly good thing because it washed the pollen off our cars.—
Glynn Moore
Glynn Moore
Examples of doubly in a Sentence
Her grades and musical talent make her parents doubly proud of her.
we were doubly certain of her guilt after we read the article in the newspaper
Recent Examples on the Web
The look was doubly wowing: her tennis-court green dress was custom Loewe (unsurprising, as she's loved by the fashion world) but the beauty came was a total smash.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2024
Moonrise makes a doubly crisp, refreshing first impression with bergamot and green apple, then takes a turn for the sultry with an orange blossom heart and a spicy base.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2024
To be doubly safe, the time period allowed for PIN entry can be notched up to 250 seconds, and it can be varied by sensor.
—PCMAG, 21 Mar. 2024
Merrick was doubly tormented by such mistreatment, as he was endowed with a sensitive personality and an artistic temperament.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2024
This holds doubly true since his mother, harpist, keyboardist and composer Alice Coltrane is a legend, both in her own right and as a frequent musical partner of John Coltrane.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2024
Each style, including initials A through Z, is doubly discounted at the moment, so be sure to click the coupon box before checking out to snag it for just $9.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024
The main obstruction halting the investigation team is structural steel that has fallen over the rubble, which can't be removed without the use of special equipment, doubly preventing the fire department from fully extinguishing the flames.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 8 Mar. 2024
So says a legend that flashes on the screen during Janet E. Dandridge’s video in which a woman, superimposed doubly to represent multitudes, cares for an infant.
—Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2024
Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2024
Moonrise makes a doubly crisp, refreshing first impression with bergamot and green apple, then takes a turn for the sultry with an orange blossom heart and a spicy base.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2024
To be doubly safe, the time period allowed for PIN entry can be notched up to 250 seconds, and it can be varied by sensor.
—PCMAG, 21 Mar. 2024
Merrick was doubly tormented by such mistreatment, as he was endowed with a sensitive personality and an artistic temperament.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2024
This holds doubly true since his mother, harpist, keyboardist and composer Alice Coltrane is a legend, both in her own right and as a frequent musical partner of John Coltrane.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2024
Each style, including initials A through Z, is doubly discounted at the moment, so be sure to click the coupon box before checking out to snag it for just $9.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024
The main obstruction halting the investigation team is structural steel that has fallen over the rubble, which can't be removed without the use of special equipment, doubly preventing the fire department from fully extinguishing the flames.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 8 Mar. 2024
So says a legend that flashes on the screen during Janet E. Dandridge’s video in which a woman, superimposed doubly to represent multitudes, cares for an infant.
—Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2024
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“Doubly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doubly. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
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doubly
adverb
dou·bly
ˈdəb-lē
: to twice the amount or degree
doubly glad
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