Word: gawkily
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: gawk
i
ly
Definition: In a gawky manner; lacking grace in movement or posture
Morphemes:
Affix: gaw
Language: en
Meaning: to stare; gawk
Etymology Compounds: Affix: gowen
Language: enm
Decoded: gowen
Meaning: to stare
Affix: -k
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A suffix found in words of Middle English, Old English, usually with an intensive or frequentative effect.
Affix: -y
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verbs to form adjectives meaning "inclined to".
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.