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Lifely

Lifely \Life"ly\, adv. [Cf. Lively, a.] In a lifelike manner. [Obs.]
--Chaucer.

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lifely

Etymology 1 a. Of, pertaining to, or endued with life; living; vital; essential. Etymology 2

adv. (context archaic English) In a lifelike manner.

Usage examples of "lifely".

Eric, the oldest, proud master of eleven years of lifely experience, was already practicing his charm on all the household staff.