ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Incontinently

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Incontinently is an adverb meaning In an incontinent manner; without restraint, or without due restraint.

Meaning

In an incontinent manner; without restraint, or without due restraint.

More Meanings

  1. (archaic) Immediately; at once; forthwith.

Example Sentences

The image which she had called up was too much for her nerves, and she fled incontinently.
On such eyes as maidens cherish Let thy fond adorers gaze, Or incontinently perish In their all-consuming rays!

Synonyms for incontinently

Depending on context, synonyms include immodestly, immoderately, unchastely, illicitly, immorally, improperly.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include unrestrainedly, uninhibitedly, uncontrollably, uncontrolledly, ungovernedly, undisciplinedly.

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