Perfunctorily
//pəɹˈfʌŋkt(ə)ɹɪli// adv
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 In a perfunctory manner, without interest or concern for quality.
"And it was while all were passionately intent upon the pleasing and snake-like progress of their uncle that a young girl in furs, ascending the stairs two at a time, peeped perfunctorily into the nursery as she passed the hallway—and halted amazed."
Adverb
- 1 in a set manner without serious attention; as a formality wordnet
Example
More examples"And it was while all were passionately intent upon the pleasing and snake-like progress of their uncle that a young girl in furs, ascending the stairs two at a time, peeped perfunctorily into the nursery as she passed the hallway—and halted amazed."
Etymology
From perfunctory + -ly.
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