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slightingly

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In conversing with foreigners, if they speak slightingly of the manners of your country, do not retort rudely, or resentfully.

It had become the fashion to refer to her slightingly, and to suggest that she had not been without blame for Shelley's behavior.

It was no easy task for him to talk slightingly of what caused him such intense pain, but he forced himself to bear it.

But there is dearness in this mood, which is indifferent and scornful and slightingly patient, though it wants splendor.

Some boys deny that they are in love and speak slightingly about their sweetheart, but afterwards confess.

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On this page you'll find 43 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to slightingly, such as: casually, delicately, easily, faintly, freely, and gingerly.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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