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self-consciously en · ADV

Etymology

Etymology tree English self-conscious Middle English -ly English -ly English self-consciously From self-conscious + -ly.

Meanings

  1. In a self-conscious manner.
    • That’s why self-consciously Anglo-catholic churches which are a mile high up the paschal candle can do reasonably well in the current climate. 2016 May 2, Kelvin Holdsworth, “The Seven Actual Marks of Mission”, in Thurible.net:

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most self-consciously Degree=Sup lexicographic
more self-consciously Degree=Cmp lexicographic