Factitiously
adv
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 In a factitious manner.
"'Well, darling, how are you? I am glad you have come in to see me,' said Miss Aldclyffe. 'You can unlock the bag this morning, child, if you like,' she continued, yawning factitiously."
Example
More examples"'Well, darling, how are you? I am glad you have come in to see me,' said Miss Aldclyffe. 'You can unlock the bag this morning, child, if you like,' she continued, yawning factitiously."
Etymology
From factitious + -ly.
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