adv
Meaning 1
In a spruce manner; neatly and elegantly.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
sprucely
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adverb
Meaning 2
in a stylish manner
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- He was smartly dressed
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: smartly, modishly
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
Etymology tree English spruce Middle English -ly English -ly English sprucely From spruce + -ly.