adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   Alternative form of heavy-heartedly. alt-of, alternative

   "He's like me brother, but twas too serious a matter to keep to meself,” John said, heavyheartedly."

Example

More examples

"He's like me brother, but twas too serious a matter to keep to meself,” John said, heavyheartedly."

Etymology

From heavyhearted + -ly.

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