adjectively

English

Etymology

From adjective +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /ˈadʒɛktɪvli/

Adverb

adjectively (not comparable)

As an adjective; adjectivally. [from 16th c.]
- 1952, Doris Lessing, Martha Quest, Panther 1974, p. 146:
  Its boundary fence ran along North Avenue; and for many years people had used the phrase ‘North Avenue’ adjectively. ‘She's ever so North Avenue,’ Donovan might say approvingly.

Translations

in the manner of an adjective

Portuguese: adjetivamente

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