Selflessly

adv

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Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a selfless manner; done in a way that disregards concerns for the self and places other first.

    "They’re the first non-mammals observed helping each other in this way, suggesting other animals have evolved the ability to act selflessly."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in an altruistic manner wordnet

Synonyms

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altruisticallyaltruistically

Example

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"Your love has given me purpose and meaning. I can't exist without the love you selflessly shower upon me."

Etymology

From selfless + -ly.

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