woundy
English
Etymology 1
First attested ante 1639: wounds (interjection) + -y.
Alternative forms
- waundy [18th century]
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) enPR: wounʹdĭ, IPA(key): /ˈwaʊndɪ/
Adverb
woundy (comparative more woundy, superlative most woundy)
- (archaic) very, extremely, excessively
Adjective
woundy (comparative more woundy, superlative most woundy)
- (archaic) very great, extreme, excessive
- L'Estrange
- Such a world of holidays, that 'tis a woundy hindrance to a poor man that lives by his labour.
- L'Estrange
Etymology 2
First attested in 1660: wound (noun) + -y.
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) enPR: wo͞onʹdĭ, IPA(key): /ˈwuːndɪ/
Adjective
woundy (comparative more woundy, superlative most woundy)
- (rare, figuratively) Causing wounds.