sotilly
Middle English
Alternative forms
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /sɔˈtiliː/, /sɔˈtiliːtʃ(ə)/, /ˈsɔtəliː/, /ˈsutəliː/
Adverb
sotilly
- Smartly, discerningly, wisely, judiciously; in an intelligent way.
- Convincingly, effectively; in a clear or comprehensible way.
- With skill, finesse, care or adeptness; expertly.
- Covertly; while concealing what one is doing.
- Deceptively; while concealing one's true behaviour or goals.
- In a astounding or awe-inspiring way, wonderfully.
- Grinded into a fine dust or powder.
- (rare) Without adulteration or weakening.
- (rare) Slenderly, thinly.
References
- “sotillī (adv.)” in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-11-17.
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