Ciliately

/ˈsɪliətli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner relating to or characterized by the presence of cilia.

Etymology

From 'ciliated' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly,' creating an adverb form describing how something is done or exists in a ciliated way.

Kelly Says

This is an extremely rare word in modern usage, mostly appearing in highly specialized scientific papers describing how ciliated organisms move or function in their environments.

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