adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   In a lingering manner, persistently, tending to remain.

Adverb

1. 1
   in a slow, leisurely or prolonged way wordnet

Synonyms

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protractedlydeliberatelyeasilyevocativelygentlyhaltingly

Antonyms

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abruptlyfleetinglymomentarilyquickly

Etymology

From lingering + -ly.