Lonelily
adv
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 In a lonely manner.
"1852, Matthew Arnold, Tristram and Iseult, III. Iseult of Brittany, in Empedocles on Etna and Other Poems, London: B. Fellowes, pp. 151-152, […] and strong The blackbird whistled from the dingles near, And the light chipping of the woodpecker Rang lonelily and sharp: […]"
Example
More examples"1852, Matthew Arnold, Tristram and Iseult, III. Iseult of Brittany, in Empedocles on Etna and Other Poems, London: B. Fellowes, pp. 151-152, […] and strong The blackbird whistled from the dingles near, And the light chipping of the woodpecker Rang lonelily and sharp: […]"
Etymology
From lonely + -ly.