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lonelily

adv · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adv

Meaning 1

In a lonely manner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • 1852, Matthew Arnold, Tristram and Iseult, III. Iseult of Brittany, in Empedocles on Etna and Other Poems, London: B. Fellowes, pp. 151-152, [...] and strong The blackbird whistled from the dingles near, And the light chipping of the woodpecker Rang lonelily and sharp: [...]

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History

Etymology

From lonely + -ly.