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clownishly

adv

Etymology

From clownish + -ly.

  1. derived from *gel-✻
  2. derived from klunz
  3. suffixed as clownish — “clown + ish”
  4. suffixed as clownishly — “clownish + ly”

Definitions

  1. In a clownish, undignified, or foolish manner

    In a clownish, undignified, or foolish manner; absurdly, ridiculously.

    • The swift December dusk had come tumbling clownishly after its dull day

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