Definitions For Backhandedly

Adverb

{{en-adv}} In a backhanded manner.

Etymology

backhanded + ly

Is Backhandedly a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
28
Words with Friends
30

The word Backhandedly is worth 28 points in Scrabble and 30 points in Words with Friends

Examples of Backhandedly in a Sentence

  • We were disappointed by his backhanded apology.
  • “You throw okay, for a girl” is a bit of a backhanded compliment

Antonyms for Backhandedly

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