What does needly mean?
Needly means (archaic) Zealously; carefully; earnestly..
Needly
/ˈniːd.li/ · adverb
Meaning
(archaic) Zealously; carefully; earnestly..
Definitions by Sense
- (archaic) Zealously; carefully; earnestly.
- (archaic) Necessarily; of necessity.
- (archaic) Urgently.
- (informal) Like a needle or needles.
Example Sentences
Or if sower woe delights in fellowship, And needly will be rankt with other griefes
a needly horn
needly beard
Synonyms for needly
Antonyms for needly
Related Words
Word Forms
- needlier
- more needly
- needliest
- most needly
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for needly?
Common synonyms include acicular.
What is the opposite of needly?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use needly in a sentence?
Or if sower woe delights in fellowship, And needly will be rankt with other griefes
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