adv
Meaning 1
In a mute manner.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
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mutely
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adverb
Meaning 2
without speaking
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- he sat mutely next to her
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: wordlessly, silently, taciturnly
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
Etymology tree English mute Middle English -ly English -ly English mutely From mute + -ly.
Across languages
Translations
1 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Esperanto: mute — in a mute manner