primitively
Translation
primitively
Examples
They lived very primitively in the jungle.
They lived very primitively in the jungle.
The machine was primitively designed but effective.
The machine was primitively designed but effective.
Grammar Patterns
((adv.)) + verb to do sth. primitively They lived very primitively.
Similar Words
Synonyms: crudely, simply, basically; Antonyms: sophisticatedly, advancedly
Etymology
From Latin 'primitivus' meaning 'first of its kind'. 'primus' (first) + '-ivus' (adjective suffix) + '-ly' (adverb suffix).
Memory Tips
Think of 'primitive' times, living in a simple, basic way. The '-ly' makes it an adverb describing an action.