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WOODENLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does woodenly mean?
• WOODENLY (adverb)
The adverb WOODENLY has 1 sense:
1. without grace; rigidly
Familiarity information: WOODENLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Without grace; rigidly
Synonyms:
gracelessly; ungracefully; ungraciously; woodenly
Context example:
they moved woodenly
Pertainym:
wooden (lacking ease or grace)
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