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Meaning of topsy-turvily | Babel Free

Adverb CEFR C1

Definitions

In a topsy-turvy manner, chaotically.

Equivalents

Deutsch unordentlich

Español desordenadamente

Examples

“You frighten me a little by the order that is all through you. Even your sins appear to have unity, whereas I keep house topsy-turvily in my innermost being.”

“While groping her way about, Eve barked her shins against pieces of furniture that seemed to be lying topsy-turvily about.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

topsy-turvy topwise torely tormentedly tormentingly toroidally