Glossingly

/ˈɡlɒsɪŋli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner that involves glossing or adding explanatory notes; with the quality of interpretation or annotation.

Etymology

From 'glossing' + '-ly' (adverbial suffix). A rare adverbial form describing actions performed in the manner of glossing or with interpretative character.

Kelly Says

This is an extremely rare word—you'd more likely find it in academic papers about medieval linguistics than in everyday speech, but it's perfectly valid for describing how scholars approach texts!

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