adv. [f. prec. + -LY2.] In a troublesome manner.
† 1. In a disturbed or disorderly manner; confusedly. Obs.
1561. T. Norton, Calvin’s Inst., IV. 25. They were wonte … to be present at the election … that nothyng should be troublesomly done.
a. 1699. R. Gilpin, in Spurgeon, Treas. Dav., Ps. cxix. 32. When the mind is so distracted … it acts troublesomely.
2. So as to cause trouble; annoyingly, distressingly, vexatiously; oppressively; tiresomely.
1591. Percivall, Sp. Dict., Molestamente, troublesomely.
1641. Milton, Reform., I. Wks. 1851, III. 4. [Peter] falling troublesomly upon the … alwise, and unexaminable intention of Christ.
1663. Boyle, Usef. Exp. Nat. Philos., II. V. xviii. 273. Wonderful cures … by the long use of this Decoction, notwithstanding its … troublesomely heating Quality.
1689. Shadwell, Bury F., I. More troublesomly ill-bred with his formality, than a high-shoo’d peasant with his roughness.
1870. W. Chambers, Winter Mentone, iv. 54. Troublesomely cold and wet weather.
† b. In a condition of trouble or distress. Obs.
1625. K. Long, trans. Barclay’s Argenis, I. x x. 56. The night being troublesomely spent betweene hope and feare.
