slackly en · ADV
Etymology
Etymology tree English slack Middle English -ly English -ly English slackly From slack + -ly.
Meanings
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In a slack manner.
The flags hung slackly, there wasn't a breeze in the sky.
He shook my hand slackly. It was like shaking a dead fish.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more slackly | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most slackly | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |