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trimly

adv · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

In a trim manner; neatly, smartly.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

adv

Meaning 2

Effectively, handily, nicely, thoroughly, soundly, well.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete

Examples

  • 1595, George Peele, The Old Wives’ Tale, The Malone Society Reprints, 1908, lines 104-106, [...] a merry winters tale would drive away the time trimly, come I am sure you are not without a score.

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3

adverb

Meaning 3

in a trim manner

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • he was trimly attired

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree English trim Middle English -ly English -ly English trimly From trim + -ly.