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 Receiving recognition by a humanitarian institution such as Amnesty International within the context of a cinematic institution such as the Thessaloniki Documentary Festival is doubly important for a filmmaker, since their work is honored both on an artistic and a humanitarian level. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2025 New technology always means new opportunities for cybercriminals, and this is doubly true when the technology can access our assets and make decisions for us. Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025 But that is doubly so at this moment, when inflation has already been running hot for years. Courtenay Brown, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025 The second principle—and this is doubly important for us outdoor enthusiasts—is understanding that maintenance schedules are based on normal driving cycles, and not heavy use activities like towing, hauling a heavy camper around, or driving off-road. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 2 Mar. 2025 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 16 Apr. 2025.

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