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nattily

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • CMU ARPABET: N AE1 T AH0 L IY0 Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

adv

Meaning 1

In a natty manner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • He arrived at the party, nattily dressed and eager to socialize.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adverb

Meaning 2

in a natty manner; with smartness

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • it was arranged carefully and nattily

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English natty Middle English -ly English -ly English nattily From natty + -ly.