babily en · ADV
Etymology
From baby + -ly.
Meanings
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In a babyish manner; childishly.
Assuredly a Dudley Sowerby would be immensely startled to find his bride a young woman more than babily aware of the existence of one particular form of naughtiness on earth.
1910, George Meredith, The Works of George Meredith, page 148:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most babily | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more babily | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |