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perennially

adv

Etymology

From perennial + -ly.

  1. derived from *h₂et-✻ — “to go”
  2. borrowed from perennis — “lasting through the whole year or for several years, perennial; continual, everlasting, perpetual”
  3. formed as perennially — “perennial + -ly”

Definitions

  1. Year after year (literally

    Year after year (literally: each year).

  2. Constantly

    Constantly; with frequent recurrence.

    • Add to that a pair of black eyes with yellowish whites, a proud glance, gleaming teeth, and lips which were perennially pomaded and redolent of musk. As for her dress, it was invariably rich, effective, and chic, yet in good taste.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA