defeatistly en · ADV
Etymology
From defeatist + -ly.
Meanings
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In a defeatist manner.
A battle is engaged between the electric light And the daylight, defeatistly withdrawing.
1951, James Laughlin, New Directions in Prose and Poetry, volume 13:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most defeatistly | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more defeatistly | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
pl defetystycznie (Translations)