straightly

English

Etymology

From Middle English streightly, streightli, streiȝtli, equivalent to straight +‎ -ly.

Adverb

straightly (comparative more straightly, superlative most straightly)

In a straight manner; without curve or bend.
Without deviation; directly.
- 1817, Walter Scott, Rob Roy:
  I was directing my course towards it, as straightly and as speedily as the windings of a very indifferent road would permit […]

Translations

agreeably; correspondingly; suitably; in a manner conformable

Korean: 직선 (ko) (jigseon)

Polish: prosto (pl)

Anagrams

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