Drizzlingly

/ˈdrɪzəlɪŋli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner characterized by drizzle or resembling the quality of drizzling.

Etymology

Formed from 'drizzling' with the adverbial suffix '-ly,' creating an adverb that describes how something happens with drizzle-like qualities.

Kelly Says

This is an extremely rare adverb—it's so uncommon that most English speakers would never use it, yet it's perfectly grammatical. It might appear in poetry to describe something falling softly and persistently, like how water or tears might fall drizzlingly.

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