BIGLY
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Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈbɪɡ.li//
adv
- (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."
- (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."
- (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?"
adj
- (nonstandard, humorous) Big league."It had been the very bestest of bigly weekends. Two rounds of golf at his very own course in Turnberry."
adj
- (Scotland, now obsolete elsewhere) Habitable, liveable; hence delightful, pleasant, pleasing.""And steek it weel, thy biglie bower, / And by the rood thee sain; / And tell thy bedes in haly guise, / Till this ae night is gane!""
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 11 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 13 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- Yes
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'BIGLY'?
The word BIGLY is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
B3
I1
G2
L1
Y4
Total: 11 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BIGLY'?
The word BIGLY is worth 13 points in Words With Friends.
B4
I1
G3
L2
Y3
Total: 13 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.