humoursomely en · ADV
Etymology
From humoursome + -ly.
Meanings
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(archaic) In a humoursome manner; capriciously.
A confounded thing to trifle thus humoursomely with such a gentleman's moments!
1748, [Samuel Richardson], “Letter CCXLII”, in Clarissa. Or, The History of a Young Lady: […], volume (please specify |volume=I to VII), London: […] S[amuel] Richardson; [a]nd sold by John Osborn, […], →OCLC:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most humoursomely | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more humoursomely | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |