Frowsily

/ˈfraʊ.zə.li/ adverb

Definition

In a frowsy manner; in a musty, stuffy, or slovenly way.

Etymology

From 'frowsy' (or 'frowzy') plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', which transforms adjectives into adverbs describing how something is done or how someone appears.

Kelly Says

Adverbs like 'frowsily' are somewhat rare in everyday speech, but they're crucial for detailed description—they let a writer show us not just what something is, but exactly how it presents itself to the senses.

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