Factitiously

adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 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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