Floccosely

/ˈflɒkoʊsli/ adverb

Definition

In a floccose manner; in a way that is fluffy or woolly-textured.

Etymology

Adverbial form of 'floccose' created by adding the '-ly' suffix, which transforms adjectives into adverbs describing how something is done or appears.

Kelly Says

While you'll rarely hear this word spoken aloud, it perfectly demonstrates how English takes any adjective and can turn it into an adverb—even obscure scientific ones about cotton-like things!

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