Basely
adverb
In a way that shows lack of honor or morality.
He acted basely by betraying his best friend.
Often appears as...
- act basely
- behave basely
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
adverb
In a way that shows lack of honor or morality.
He acted basely by betraying his best friend.
Often appears as...
- act basely
- behave basely
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Implies strong disapproval and should be used when condemning actions or behaviour.
His decision to steal was basely and disappointed everyone.
Pro Tip 2/3Moral Judgement
Use 'basely' when making a moral judgment about someone's low standards or integrity.
She basely accepted the reward, knowing she didn't deserve it.
Pro Tip 3/3Strong Accusation
It's a strong word often used to accuse someone of being cowardly or dishonorable.
He was accused of basely fleeing the scene of the crime.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Implies strong disapproval and should be used when condemning actions or behaviour.
His decision to steal was basely and disappointed everyone.
Pro Tip 2/3Moral Judgement
Use 'basely' when making a moral judgment about someone's low standards or integrity.
She basely accepted the reward, knowing she didn't deserve it.
Pro Tip 3/3Strong Accusation
It's a strong word often used to accuse someone of being cowardly or dishonorable.
He was accused of basely fleeing the scene of the crime.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Implies strong disapproval and should be used when condemning actions or behaviour.
His decision to steal was basely and disappointed everyone.
Pro Tip 2/3Moral Judgement
Use 'basely' when making a moral judgment about someone's low standards or integrity.
She basely accepted the reward, knowing she didn't deserve it.
Pro Tip 3/3Strong Accusation
It's a strong word often used to accuse someone of being cowardly or dishonorable.
He was accused of basely fleeing the scene of the crime.
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Quote examples
Sophocles
Greek Poet
I would rather miss the mark acting well than win the day acting basely.
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George Will
Journalist
Freedom means the freedom to behave coarsely, basely, foolishly.
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Hesiod
Greek Poet
Do not gain basely; base gain is equal to ruin.
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Sophocles
Greek Poet
Better not to exist than live basely.
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Sophocles
Greek Poet
I would rather miss the mark acting well than win the day acting basely.
Quote examples
George Will
Journalist
Freedom means the freedom to behave coarsely, basely, foolishly.
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Hesiod
Greek Poet
Do not gain basely; base gain is equal to ruin.
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Sophocles
Greek Poet
Better not to exist than live basely.
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