In a manner resembling or characteristic of an antic; playfully, oddly, or with exaggerated behavior.
From 'antic' (playful or grotesque) + adverbial '-ly'. 'Antic' comes from Italian 'antico' (ancient), originally describing grotesque ancient Roman artwork.
Medieval performers called 'antics' did outrageous physical comedy moves inspired by weird ancient Roman paintings—so 'anticly' literally means doing something with that wild, over-the-top ancient Roman spirit!
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