Bonelessly

/ˈboʊnləsli/ adverb

In a manner lacking bones; with flexibility or without rigid structure, often used figuratively to describe movement or character traits.

From boneless (bone + -less suffix meaning 'without') + -ly adverb marker. The figurative sense developed to describe graceful, fluid movements or weak-willed behavior.

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