adv
Meaning 1
In a tripping manner, or while tripping
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- The drunk stumbled trippingly down the street.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
trippingly
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adv
Meaning 2
In a manner that is lively or fluid.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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adverb
Meaning 3
moving with quick light steps
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- she walked lightsomely down the long staircase
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: lightsomely
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From Middle English tryppingly; equivalent to tripping + -ly.