Seldomly vs. Seldom — Which is Correct Spelling?
Copy edited by Tayyaba Rehman — By Sumaia Saeed — Updated on April 17, 2024
"Seldomly" is the incorrect spelling of "seldom." Seldom means rarely or not often.
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Which is correct: Seldomly or Seldom
How to spell Seldom?
Seldomly
Incorrect Spelling
Seldom
Correct Spelling
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Key Differences
The adverb "seldom" functions without the need for "-ly" to be grammatically correct, aligning with simple adverbs like "always" and "never."
Consider the rhythm and simplicity of "seldom" versus the awkwardness of "seldomly."
Remember, "seldom" is similar to "often" in usage; neither ends in "-ly."
How Do You Spell Seldom Correctly?
Incorrect: Seldomly, he would visit the old library.
Correct: Seldom would he visit the old library.
Incorrect: It's seldomly that we see such a remarkable coincidence.
Correct: It's seldom that we see such a remarkable coincidence.
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Incorrect: They talked about their childhoods seldomly.
Correct: They talked about their childhoods seldom.
Incorrect: John reads poetry seldomly, preferring fiction.
Correct: John reads poetry seldom, preferring fiction.
Incorrect: She uses the car seldomly, only for long trips.
Correct: She uses the car seldom, only for long trips.
Seldom Definitions
Rare in occurrence; not often.
He seldom goes to bed before midnight.
Not common; infrequent.
Seldom do we see such dedication in volunteers.
In few instances; rarely.
Seldom has a movie captivated me so quickly.
Hardly ever; almost never.
She seldom eats fast food.
Not often; infrequently or rarely. See Usage Note at rarely.
Infrequent; rare
One of my seldom visits to the area.
Infrequently, rarely.
They seldom come here now.
(archaic) Rare; infrequent.
Rarely; not often; not frequently.
Wisdom and youth are seldom joined in one.
Rare; infrequent.
Not often;
We rarely met
Not frequently occurring.
It is seldom that a student solves the problem so quickly.
Seldom Meaning in a Sentence
She seldom watches TV these days.
Seldom do I eat ice cream.
My brother seldom calls me.
We seldom see each other anymore.
He is seldom late for meetings.
I seldom buy new clothes.
Seldom do I wake up this early.
The museum seldom receives such large donations.
Seldom do we experience such warm weather in April.
The teacher seldom had to raise her voice.
They seldom go out to eat.
She speaks so seldom that when she does, everyone listens.
Seldom do they ask for help.
Seldom can I resist homemade cookies.
We seldom think about the consequences of our actions.
I seldom heard such beautiful singing.
They seldom invite us over.
The bus is seldom on time during rush hour.
I seldom drink coffee late at night.
It's seldom that she loses her temper.
His comments are seldom helpful.
It is seldom that this lake is so calm.
She seldom uses her car, preferring to walk.
Seldom have we seen such chaos.
He seldom spends money on luxury items.
Seldom Idioms & Phrases
On seldom occasions
Happens rarely.
On seldom occasions, we go to the beach during winter.
Seldom comes alone
Bad events often occur simultaneously.
Misfortunes seldom come alone, as both the washer and the car broke down today.
Seldom if ever
Almost never; extremely rare.
She seldom, if ever, misses her morning jog.
Seldom seen
Not often seen; rare.
A solar eclipse is a seldom-seen event.
Seldom heard
Rarely heard or spoken about.
Their music is seldom heard on mainstream radio stations.
Common Curiosities
Why is it called seldom?
Seldom is called so because it derives from Old English seldan, meaning rarely or infrequently.
How do we divide seldom into syllables?
Seldom is divided into syllables as sel-dom.
How many syllables are in seldom?
Seldom has two syllables.
What is the verb form of seldom?
Seldom is not a verb; it is an adverb.
What is the root word of seldom?
The root of "seldom" is the Old English word seldan.
What part of speech is seldom?
Seldom is an adverb.
How is seldom used in a sentence?
Seldom is used as an adverb to indicate infrequency. e.g., Seldom does he agree so quickly.
What is another term for seldom?
Another term for seldom is rarely.
What is a stressed syllable in seldom?
The stressed syllable in seldom is the first, "sel-".
Is seldom an adverb?
Yes, seldom is an adverb.
Is seldom an abstract noun?
No, seldom is not a noun; it is an adverb.
Is seldom a negative or positive word?
Seldom is generally considered a neutral word, though it can lean negative depending on context.
Is seldom a vowel or consonant?
Seldom is not a vowel or consonant; it is an adverb.
Which determiner is used with seldom?
Seldom, being an adverb, does not typically associate with determiners.
What is the pronunciation of seldom?
Seldom is pronounced as /ˈsɛl.dəm/.
Is seldom a countable noun?
No, seldom is an adverb and not countable.
What is the plural form of seldom?
Seldom is an adverb and does not have a plural form.
Is seldom a collective noun?
No, seldom is not a noun; it is an adverb.
Is the word seldom imperative?
No, seldom is not used in the imperative; it is an adverb.
Which preposition is used with seldom?
Common prepositions used with seldom include "so" and "as," as in "so seldom" or "as seldom."
Which conjunction is used with seldom?
Conjunctions such as "but" and "and" can be used with seldom, depending on context.
Which article is used with seldom?
Articles are not used with seldom as it is an adverb.
What is the singular form of seldom?
Seldom is an adverb and does not have a singular form.
What is the opposite of seldom?
The opposite of seldom is often.
Is seldom a noun or adjective?
Seldom is an adverb.
Is the seldom term a metaphor?
"Seldom" itself is not a metaphor; it is a literal adverb.
Which vowel is used before seldom?
There is no specific vowel required before the word seldom.
Is the word seldom Gerund?
No, seldom is an adverb and not a gerund.
Is the word “seldom” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
Seldom is neither a direct nor an indirect object; it is an adverb.
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