Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • In a weary manner; like one fatigued.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • adverb In a weary manner.

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  • adverb In a weary manner

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • adverb in a weary manner

Etymologies

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weary +‎ -ly

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Examples

  • He dropped the spoon, shoved back his chair, and arose wearily from the table.

    THE APOSTATE: written by Jack London 2010

  • He dropped the spoon, shoved back his chair, and arose wearily from the table.

    THE APOSTATE 2010

  • He dropped the spoon, shoved back his chair, and arose wearily from the table.

    The Apostate 1911

  • He dropped the spoon, shoved back his chair, and arose wearily from the table.

    The Apostate 1906

  • “I’m coming,” she called wearily and tied the corded sash as she hurried from the bedroom.

    Nightway Janet Dailey 1981

  • “I’m coming,” she called wearily and tied the corded sash as she hurried from the bedroom.

    Nightway Janet Dailey 1981

  • “I’m coming,” she called wearily and tied the corded sash as she hurried from the bedroom.

    Nightway Janet Dailey 1981

  • “I’m coming,” she called wearily and tied the corded sash as she hurried from the bedroom.

    Nightway Janet Dailey 1981

  • He called wearily for help, but there was no response.

    Robin Hood 1917

  • "Oh yes, yes," wearily; "but it isn't enough by itself.

    Winding Paths Gertrude Page 1897

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