Word: perniciously
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: per
ni
cious
ly
Definition: In a pernicious manner; exceedingly harmful
Morphemes:
Affix: pernicious
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Causing much harm in a subtle way.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: per
Language: la
Decoded: per
Meaning: through
Affix: nex
Language: la
Decoded: nex
Meaning: slaughter, death
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.