illiberally en · ADV
Etymology
Etymology tree English illiberal Middle English -ly English -ly English illiberally From illiberal + -ly.
Meanings
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In an illiberal manner.
He took an active part, as chairman, in the meetings which, at the beginning of the contest with France, were assembled to petition for peace, and was illiberally expelled from the Surrey troop of light-horse, on account of his patriotism.
1823, Public Characters of All Nations, Sir Richard Phillips & Company:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most illiberally | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more illiberally | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |