adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   In a dismissive manner

Synonyms

All synonyms

off handedlyslightingly

Example

More examples

"The king waved his hand dismissively, indicating that he wasn't interested."

Etymology

From dismissive + -ly.

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