meaningly
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7.3
- adverb
- /ˈmiːnɪŋli/
:
significativamente
- He spoke emphatically, jestingly, seriously, informatively, for all she knew, well-meaningly.
Examples
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There was another set of personalities in play in a relationship that I had well-meaningly tampered with.
Fiction book (1994) -
He well-meaningly reminded me about the meeting, knowing it was important for my career.
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Rory proceeded to embarrass me in front of another young woman who lives in our complex when the young lady tried to well-meaningly introduce her Pomeranian to my dog.
Blog text (13) -
She well-meaningly offered to help me with my project, hoping to lighten my workload.
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The teacher explained the topic well-meaningly, ensuring all students understood its significance.
Synonyms
320
3.7
To do something on purpose and with care
72
3.5
To do something on purpose
31
3.9
To act in a determined way to reach a clear goal
21
5.5
In a way that shows something clearly on purpose
13
3.6
In a way that shows someone wants to send a clear message
1
7.7
On purpose to say or do something
Giving a clear hint without words
Antonyms
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Etymology
Meaningly comes from the common word meaning and the ending -ly. The root mean once meant 'to intend' or 'to show an idea', so to act meaningly is to act 'in a way that shows intention or a hidden message'.