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DOLTISHLY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does doltishly mean? 

DOLTISHLY (adverb)
  The adverb DOLTISHLY has 1 sense:

1. in a stupid mannerplay

  Familiarity information: DOLTISHLY used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


DOLTISHLY (adverb)


Sense 1

Meaning:

In a stupid manner

Synonyms:

doltishly; stupidly

Context example:

he had stupidly bought a one way ticket

Pertainym:

doltish (heavy and dull and stupid)


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