featly

1 of 2

adverb

feat·ly ˈfēt-lē

: in a graceful manner : nimbly

: in a suitable manner : properly

: with skill and ingenuity

featly

2 of 2

: graceful, neat

Adjective featly swans gliding silently across the still waters of the lake

Etymology

Adverb

Middle English fetly, from fete feat (adjective)

First Known Use

Adverb

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1801, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of featly was in the 14th century

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Style

“Featly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/featly. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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