slinkingly en · ADV
Etymology
From slinking + -ly.
Meanings
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With a slinking motion.
When he got among the familiar streets he went slinkingly, hurrying round corners, avoiding glances.
1889, George Gissing, The Netherworld:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most slinkingly | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more slinkingly | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |