Pursily
adv
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 In a pursy manner:; Out of breath, breathlessly.
"As the General straightened his tall, slight form, his tobacco-lighting accomplished, Duff Green, breathing pursily from a dash of trepidation, could not forbear comment."
- 2 In a pursy manner:; In a puckered manner.
"She was dressed in a light morning “wrapper,” or robe de chambre, drawn pursily about her waist by a fillet or band, tied in imitation of a rosette in front."
Example
More examples"As the General straightened his tall, slight form, his tobacco-lighting accomplished, Duff Green, breathing pursily from a dash of trepidation, could not forbear comment."
Etymology
From pursy + -ly.
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