trimly
trimly · more trimly · most trimly
In a trim manner; neatly, smartlyIn a trim manner; neatly, smartly.
Meaning
2 sensesIn a trim manner; neatly, smartly.
in a trim manner
(obsolete)Effectively, handily, nicely, thoroughly, soundly, well.
1595, George Peele, The Old Wives’ Tale, The Malone Society Reprints, 1908, lines 104-106, […] a merry winters tale would drive away the time trimly, come I am sure you are not without a score.
Forms
more trimly, most trimly| Comparative | more trimly Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most trimly |
regular
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedtrim
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb