selflessly
selflessly · more selflessly · most selflessly
In a selfless manner; done in a way that disregards concerns for the self and places…In a selfless manner; done in a way that disregards concerns for the self and places other first.
» I do it because I like contributing selflessly to something bigger than myself.
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1 sensesIn a selfless manner; done in a way that disregards concerns for the self and places other first.
More definitions
- in an altruistic manner
Examples
3 sentencesI do it because I like contributing selflessly to something bigger than myself.
All were honest and respected business men, pledged to serve the city faithfully and selflessly.
Your love has given me purpose and meaning. I can't exist without the love you selflessly shower upon me.
Translations
1 languagesForms
more selflessly, most selflessly| Comparative | more selflessly Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most selflessly |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- in an altruistic manner:altruistically
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedselfless
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb