Selly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsɛli/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Selly is an adjective meaning (UK dialectal, Northern England, Scotland) Rare; wonderful; admirable.
Meaning
(UK dialectal, Northern England, Scotland) Rare; wonderful; admirable.
More Meanings
- (UK dialectal, Northern England, Scotland) Wonderfully, wondrously.
- (UK dialectal, Northern England, Scotland) A marvel; wonder; something wonderful or rare
Example Sentences
His brother was […] selly sick and sore unsound.
The line is a masterstroke of noncommitment, for the event is a "selly" in the sight of some unidentified readers.
Word Forms
- sellier
- selliest
- sellies
Synonyms for selly
Depending on context, synonyms include infrequent, scarce, uncommon, enchanting, impressive, unbelievable.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rare, seel, wilsome, special, amazing, splendaceous.
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