Needly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈniːd.li/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Needly is an adverb meaning (informal) Like a needle or needles.
Meaning
(informal) Like a needle or needles.
More Meanings
- (archaic) Zealously; carefully; earnestly.
- (archaic) Necessarily; of necessity.
- (archaic) Urgently.
Example Sentences
needly beard
a needly horn
Or if sower woe delights in fellowship, And needly will be rankt with other griefes
Word Forms
- needlier
- needliest
Synonyms for needly
Depending on context, synonyms include acicular.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include needily, needfully, avidiously, neededly, heedily, anxiously.
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