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FLEETLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does fleetly mean?
• FLEETLY (adverb)
The adverb FLEETLY has 1 sense:
1. in a swift manner
Familiarity information: FLEETLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a swift manner
Synonyms:
fleetly; swiftly
Context example:
she moved swiftly
Pertainym:
fleet (moving very fast)
Context examples
Away they went fleetly and gracefully, for having practiced at home, they were well matched, and the blithe young couple were a pleasant sight to see, as they twirled merrily round and round, feeling more friendly than ever after their small tiff.
(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)
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