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ABSENTMINDEDLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does absentmindedly mean?
• ABSENTMINDEDLY (adverb)
The adverb ABSENTMINDEDLY has 1 sense:
1. in an absentminded or preoccupied manner
Familiarity information: ABSENTMINDEDLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In an absentminded or preoccupied manner
Synonyms:
absently; absentmindedly; abstractedly; inattentively
Context example:
he read the letter absently
Pertainym:
absentminded (lost in thought; showing preoccupation)
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