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OBTUSELY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does obtusely mean?
• OBTUSELY (adverb)
The adverb OBTUSELY has 1 sense:
1. in a stupid manner
Familiarity information: OBTUSELY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a stupid manner
Synonyms:
Context example:
he had so rapaciously desired and so obtusely expected to find her alone
Pertainym:
obtuse (slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity)
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