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inly.

Inward; interior; secret.

4 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈɪnli/Received-Pronunciation
  1. Inward; interior; secret.

    obsolete
Where this word comes from

From Middle English inly, from Old English inlīc (“inner, inward”), equivalent to in + -ly.

adv
  1. Inwardly, within; internally; secretly.

    archaic
  2. Heartily, completely, fully, thoroughly; extremely.

    obsolete
Where this word comes from

From Middle English inly, inliche, from Old English inlīċe (“inwardly”), equivalent to in + -ly.

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