ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Cantingly

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Cantingly is an adverb meaning In a canting manner; with jargon or religious affectation.

Meaning

In a canting manner; with jargon or religious affectation.

Example Sentences

We have seen and heard the sneers and sarcasms with which poor Frank's unobtrusive attempts to moralize, not tediously, boringly, or cantingly, have been received by Sir George and his eldest son.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include cantily, cantly, cadgily, charlatanically, caddishly, churchily.

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