| 单词 |
insignificantly |
| 释义 |
insignificantly, adv.|ɪnsɪgˈnɪfɪkəntlɪ|
[f. prec. + -ly2.]
In an insignificant manner; so as to signify nothing, or be of no importance; meaninglessly; † without effect, to no purpose (obs.).
1651Hobbes Leviath. i. viii. 39 The common sort of men seldome speak Insignificantly. 1676Grew Exper. Luctat. i. §16 As they contain a middle quantity of an Alkaly, they are not insignificantly used against the Stone. a1677Hale Prim. Orig. Man. i. ii. 66 When Birds..are taught to use articulate words, yet they understand not their import..but use them insignificantly. 1691Norris Pract. Disc. 153 He has lived insignificantly and wickedly, idly and unaccountably. 1724De Foe Mem. Cavalier ii. 156 Their Swords were extravagantly, and I think insignificantly broad. 1784Cowper Task vi. 320 With all the prettiness of feigned alarm, And anger insignificantly fierce. 1855Kingsley Westw. Ho xi. (1890) 95 Raleigh laughed insignficantly; but was silent. |
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