Digressingly

/daɪˈɡresɪŋli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner characterized by digression; with a tendency to wander from the main topic or subject.

Etymology

From 'digressing' + '-ly' (adverb-forming suffix). This rare adverb describes actions or speech marked by digressive behavior.

Kelly Says

This adverb is so uncommon that it might only appear a handful of times in all published English text, making it the kind of word that proves how flexible English word-formation rules truly are.

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