Defyingly
//dɪˈfaɪ(j)ɪŋ(ɡ)li// adv
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 With defiance.
"[…] while in the open air of the deck some officers will, upon provocation, bear themselves boldly and defyingly enough towards their commander […]"
Example
More examples"[…] while in the open air of the deck some officers will, upon provocation, bear themselves boldly and defyingly enough towards their commander […]"
Etymology
From defying + -ly.
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