adv. [f. prec. + -LY2.] In a blighting manner; with blighting influence.
1830. Vermont Gaz., 31 Aug., 4/1.
| For the foe like the wolf from his covert had darted,— | |
| Like the breath of the pestilence he blightingly came; | |
| And the hamlet was wasted—its pride had depart’d, | |
| Left blacken’d and scorch’d by the ravening flame. |
