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JOYLESSLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does joylessly mean?
• JOYLESSLY (adverb)
The adverb JOYLESSLY has 1 sense:
1. in a joyless manner; without joy
Familiarity information: JOYLESSLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a joyless manner; without joy
Context example:
she greeted her guests joylessly
Antonym:
joyfully (in a joyous and gleeful manner)
Pertainym:
joyless (not experiencing or inspiring joy)
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