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spotlessly en · ADV

Etymology

Etymology tree English spotless Middle English -ly English -ly English spotlessly From spotless + -ly.

Meanings

  1. In a spotless manner.
    • And the kaleidescope ^([sic]) of distinctive colours sported by the spotlessly-maintained diesels of many different railways in the great Union stations of cities like Washington and St. Louis must have some thrills even for the most die-hard steam enthusiast. 1955 April, Cecil J. Allen, “British Locomotive Practice and Performance”, in Railway Magazine, page 261:

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most spotlessly Degree=Sup lexicographic
more spotlessly Degree=Cmp lexicographic