bigly /ˈbɪɡ.li/adverb 3adjective 2forms 2 adverb3 •(no longer used) In a big way, greatly; to a great extent, on a large scale.He looked at Mrs. Harling, who loomed bigly in the dull light. — 1915 •(no longer used) Strongly, with great force.Thesse men did much in order to publicke good, befor they spake biglie; bot done nothing since, saue that they haue drawin away considerable forces, raissed at wast charges for the publicke defence. — 1651 •(no longer used) In a blustering or boastful manner; haughtily, pompously.Would'st thou not rather choose a small renown, / To be the mayor of some poor paltry town, / Bigly to look, and barbarously to speak; / To pound false weights, and scanty measures break? — 1795 adjective2 •(humorous, nonstandard) Big league.It had been the very bestest of bigly weekends. Two rounds of golf at his very own course in Turnberry. — 2025 •(Scotland) Habitable, liveable; hence delightful, pleasant, pleasing."And steek it weel, thy biglie bower, / And by the rood thee sain; / And tell thy bedes in haly guise, / Till this ae night is gane!" — 1806 formsmore bigly · most bigly
