bossily en · ADV
Etymology
Etymology tree English bossy Middle English -ly English -ly English bossily From bossy + -ly.
Meanings
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In a bossy manner.
She feels guilty for pampering him, and salves her conscience by bossily ordering him to go and fetch the clothes from the line[.]
1985, Joan Morrison, Share House Blues, Boolarong Publications, page 26:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most bossily | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more bossily | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |