Inveterately
adv
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 For a long time.
"In this case, I was driven to reflect deeply and inveterately on that hard law of life, which lies at the root of religion and is one of the most plentiful springs of distress."
Example
More examples"In this case, I was driven to reflect deeply and inveterately on that hard law of life, which lies at the root of religion and is one of the most plentiful springs of distress."
Etymology
From inveterate + -ly.
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