gibbetwise

/ˈdʒɪbɪtwaɪz/

Definitions

1. adverb

in the direction of a gibbet; towards the gallows.

“The condemned man walked gibbetwise towards the executioner.”

2. adverb

in a manner resembling a gibbet; horribly; gruesomely.

“The abandoned house stood gibbetwise, its windows shattered and its door hanging off its hinges.”

Synonyms

  • gallowswise
  • hangingwise

Antonyms

  • gallantly
  • nobly