factitiously

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adverb

In a factitious manner.

Scrabble 20

Meanings

adverbfactitiously (comparative more factitiously, superlative most factitiously)

comparative more factitiously · superlative most factitiously

  1. In a factitious manner.

    A true Tartarean dignity sat upon her brow, and not factitiously or with marks of constraint, for it had grown in her with years.

    1878, Hardy, The Return of the Native, book 1 chapter 7
    1 more example

    'Well, darling, how are you? I am glad you have come in to see me,' said Miss Aldclyffe. 'You can unlock the bag this morning, child, if you like,' she continued, yawning factitiously.

    1871, Hardy, Desperate remedies, part 11 chapter 6

Origin

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Chicago

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