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ovinely

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

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1

adv

Meaning 1

In an ovine manner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable, usually

Examples

  • Near-synonyms: sheepily, sheepishly, sheepwise

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: sheepily, sheepishly, sheepwise

Antonyms: none provided

2

adv

Meaning 2

With regard to ovines.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable, usually

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: sheepwise

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From ovine + -ly. By surface analysis, ove- + -ine + -ly.