English Dictionary

bigly

/ˈbɪɡ.li/

adv

(now rare) In a big way, greatly; to a great extent, on a large scale. / (now rare) Strongly, with great force. / (now rare) In a blustering or boastful manner; haughtily, pompously.

He spoke bigly about his accomplishments.

意味（1）

(now rare) In a big way, greatly; to a great extent, on a large scale.

He looked at Mrs. Harling, who loomed bigly in the dull light.

意味（2）

(now rare) Strongly, with great force.

Thesse men did much in order to publicke good, befor they spake biglie; bot done nothing since, saue that they haue drawin away considerable forces, raissed at wast charges for the publicke defence.

意味（3）

(now rare) In a blustering or boastful manner; haughtily, pompously.

Would'ſt thou not rather chooſe a ſmall renown, / To be the mayor of ſome poor paltry town, / Bigly to look, and barbarouſly to ſpeak; / To pound falſe weights, and ſcanty meaſures break?