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| Language: | Old English |
| Origin: | -lic, -lice |
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-ly
1 [in adverbs] in a particular way : She smiled happily. He was walking slowly.
She smiled happily.He was walking slowly.2 [in adverbs] considered in a particular way : Politically speaking it was a rather unwise remark. a financially sound proposal
Politically speaking it was a rather unwise remark.a financially sound proposal3 [in adjectives and adverbs] happening at regular periods of time : an hourly check (=done every hour) They visit monthly (=once every month).
an hourly check (=done every hour)They visit monthly (=once every month).4 [in adjectives] like a particular thing in manner, nature, or appearance : with queenly grace a motherly woman (=showing the love, kindness etc of a mother)
with queenly gracea motherly woman (=showing the love, kindness etc of a mother)