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nautically

nautically

1 6.8
In a way that relates to ships or sailors
  • adverb
  • /ˈnɔːtɪkli/
: nauticamente
  • The old sea captain, eyes now at half mast, said, un-nautically, " Happy trails, missy."
  • nautically inspired

Examples

  • Seapunk is people who like to dress nautically with mermaids, oceans, and other elements incorporated into their regular clothes.

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  • The sailors worked nautically to ensure the ship was properly navigated through the storm.

  • She decorated her room nautically with maps, models of ships, and ocean-themed artwork.

  • During the training, they learned how to use nautically relevant terms to communicate effectively on board.

Synonyms

navigationally
vsnautically
1 6.8

Makes it easier for people to find their way

includes ships and sailors as well as navigation

Surface Forms

nautically positive

Morphology

nautically = nautical (transparent) = naut + ical + ly

Formed by adding the adverbial suffix '-ly' to the adjective 'nautical', giving the straightforward meaning 'in a nautical way'.

Etymology

Nautically comes from an old Greek root naut meaning 'sailor' or 'ship', and you can see the same root in astronaut. So to do something nautically is to do it 'in a way that relates to ships, navigation, or sailors'.