Duncely

adj, adv

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Like, characteristic of, or pertaining to a dunce or dunces.

    "More widely, Pope caricatures in these chaotic manoeuvres aspects of duncely writing which contravene the rules of nature: [...]"

Adverb
  1. 1
    In the manner of a dunce; as a dunce; in the way of scholastic philosophy.

Synonyms

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duncelikeduncish

Example

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"More widely, Pope caricatures in these chaotic manoeuvres aspects of duncely writing which contravene the rules of nature: [...]"

Etymology

Etymology 1

From dunce + -ly (adjectival suffix).

Etymology 2

From dunce + -ly (adverbial suffix).

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