adj, adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Full of or marked with freckles; sprinkled with spots; freckled.

Adverb

1. 1
   hurriedly obsolete
2. 2
   boldly; eagerly.

Synonyms

All synonyms

bespangledblotchydotteddottyflea bittenfreckled

Example

More examples

"Mary has green eyes, red hair and a freckly face."

Etymology

From freckle + -y.

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