Smilingly

adv

adv ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a smiling manner; with a smile.

    "But me thinks at these words I heare some smilingly say, I would be loath to lacke liuing of my own till the Prince gaue me a maner of new Elme for my riming […]"

Adverb
  1. 1
    with smiles; in a smiling manner wordnet

Synonyms

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cheerfullygladlyhappilyhopefullyjoyfullylightly

Example

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"A shameless liar speaks smilingly."

Etymology

From smiling + -ly.

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