Dandlingly

/ˈdændlɪŋli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner characteristic of dandling; in a gentle, playful, bouncy way.

Etymology

From dandling (the present participle of dandle) + -ly (the adverb-forming suffix). This creates an adverb that describes how an action is done with the quality of dandling—gently and playfully.

Kelly Says

Dandlingly is theoretical—you won't find it in actual use—but it's a perfect example of English's infinite expandability. Any verb can become an adverb if you add -ing and then -ly, creating words that feel right even if nobody says them: 'she spoke dandlingly' is grammatically perfect but absurdly specific.

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