In a manner characteristic of a coxcomb; in a foolish, vain, or pretentiously proud way.
From 'coxcombical' with the adverbial suffix '-ly,' converting the adjective into an adverb describing how an action is performed.
You can describe someone as 'vain' (adjective), but 'coxcombically' (adverb) describes how they act—'he dressed coxcombically' vs. 'he was coxcombical'—showing grammar's power to shift meaning.
Adverbial form of coxcombical, describing actions done in the foolishly vain manner of a male coxcomb.
Use adverbs like 'ostentatiously,' 'vaingloriously,' or 'foolishly' without the gendered role reference.
["ostentatiously","vaingloriously","foolishly"]
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