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humanly.

In a human manner.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adv/ˈhjuːmənli/
  1. In a human manner.

Where this word comes from

From human (adjective) + -ly (adverbial suffix). Piecewise doublet of humanely (in Middle English as humanly, when human and humane had not yet become different words).

adj/ˈhjuːmənli/
  1. Of or pertaining to humans; human.

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Where this word comes from

From human (noun) + -ly (adjectival suffix). Used once in Middle English, as humaynly, modelled on Middle Dutch and meaning “characteristic of human nature”.

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