adv
Meaning 1
In a fractious manner.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
fractiously
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adverb
Meaning 2
in a fractious manner
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- the horse was behaving fractiously and refused to jump
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adverb
Meaning 3
in a peevish manner
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: peevishly, querulously
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History
Etymology
Etymology tree English fractious Middle English -ly English -ly English fractiously From fractious + -ly.