adj, adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   variegated Scotland

Adverb

1. 1
   In a dapper way.

   "A pleasant, dapperly dressed man with a handlebar moustache that he regularly twists and tugs..."

Synonyms

All synonyms

exquisitelyneatly

Example

More examples

"A pleasant, dapperly dressed man with a handlebar moustache that he regularly twists and tugs..."

Etymology

From dapper + -ly.

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