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INVIDIOUSLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does invidiously mean?
• INVIDIOUSLY (adverb)
The adverb INVIDIOUSLY has 1 sense:
1. in a manner arousing resentment
Familiarity information: INVIDIOUSLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a manner arousing resentment
Pertainym:
invidious (containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice)
Context examples
The conversation had been swung in that direction by Mrs. Morse, who had been invidiously singing the praises of Mr. Hapgood.
(Martin Eden, by Jack London)
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