NYT Dictionary

UNTRULY

AdverbUN-tru-lyun-tru-ly · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2022

Meaning

In an untrue manner.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

From Middle English untrewly; equivalent to un- + truly or untrue + -ly; compare Old English untrēowlīce.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

amissapparentlyastrayawryfalselynominallyostensiblyseeminglywrong

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019, 2020, 2022.

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