demissly en · ADV
Etymology
From demiss + -ly.
Meanings
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(obsolete, rare) In a humble manner.
Zamil spoke demissly, he seemed not made to command; but this is the mildness of the natural Arab sheykhs.
1888, Charles Montagu Doughty, Travels in Arabia Deserta:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more demissly | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most demissly | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |