What does pretiously mean?
Pretiously means Obsolete form of preciously..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adverb
Obsolete form of preciously..
Use pretiously when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Pretiously means Obsolete form of preciously..
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Use pretiously where its definition matches the intended context.
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