laxly

adv
/ˈlæks.li/UK

Etymology

From lax + -ly.

  1. derived from *laḱs-
  2. inherited from *lahsaz
  3. inherited from *lahs
  4. inherited from leax
  5. inherited from lax
  6. suffixed as laxly — “lax + ly

Definitions

  1. In a lax manner

    In a lax manner; without rigor or strictness.

    • A current of passion, which seemed to come from far outside them, ran through them both, and her hand which had lain so laxly on his shoulder tightened, and he turned toward her.

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