pettily en · ADV
Pronunciation
- /ˈpɛ.tɪ.li/
- [ˈpʰɛɾəɫi] (US)
- /ˈpɛ.tə.li/ (US)
Etymology
Etymology tree English petty Middle English -ly English -ly English pettily From petty + -ly.
Meanings
- In a petty manner.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more pettily | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most pettily | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |