as in twice
to two times the amount or degree we were doubly certain of her guilt after we read the article in the newspaper

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Recent Examples of doubly Pomegranates have religious significance in Jewish tradition, so this elegant mezuzah is a doubly meaningful gift. Cai Cramer, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024 The situation is doubly awkward for Christie’s because immediately after Cut Melon sold, the house announced that the sale represented several records. George Nelson For Artnews, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2024 This is doubly true of the ending, which brings to the fore undeniable symmetry, but also a consideration that kept gnawing at me throughout the film: why is cinema so keen on exploring female sexuality primarily through abjection? Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024 The Rogers household in Scottsdale will be doubly festive on Dec. 25. Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for doubly 

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“Doubly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubly. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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