Word: smotheringly
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: smoth
er
ing
ly
Definition: In a smothering manner; oppressively.
Morphemes:
Affix: smother
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: That which smothers or appears to smother, particularly
Etymology Compounds: Affix: smorþor
Language: ang
Decoded: smorthor
Meaning: to suffocate, choke
Affix: -þor
Language: ang
Decoded: -thor
Meaning: instrumental suffix
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form uncountable nouns from verbs denoting the act of doing something, an action.
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.