laughingly en · ADV
Etymology
From Middle English laughynglie, leiȝingly, equivalent to laughing + -ly.
Meanings
- With laughter or merriment.
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With derision.
I laughingly dismissed the idea and changed the subject.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most laughingly | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more laughingly | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |