corruptly
Translation
corruptly, dishonestly
Examples
The official acted corruptly to gain wealth.
The official acted corruptly to gain wealth.
Grammar Patterns
((adv.)) to act/behave corruptly The official acted corruptly to gain wealth.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dishonestly, fraudulently; Antonyms: honestly, ethically
Etymology
Formed from the adjective 'corrupt' plus the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
This adverb describes an action done in a 'corrupt' manner. It modifies a verb.