chiefly Scottish

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for feckly
Adverb
  • And despite the overt inflation in almost every regard, Cadillac clearly believes the uncompromising urban buyer who wants power, panache, and plenty of room for the fam will eventually decide to go electric.
    Michael Teo Van Runkle, Ars Technica, 17 Mar. 2025
  • The royal has spent St. Patrick's with the regiment almost every year since marrying Prince William in 2011.
    Monique Jessen, People.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Adverb
  • There were other elements the artisans created practically for the production, like a Creeper tail that Ylfa (Toni Collette) slices up and blends.
    Abigail Lee, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
  • After winning practically every single award out there for his turn in The Penguin, Colin Farrell is looking to get back in business with DC: and that’s to star in the title role of Luca Guadagnino‘s Sgt. Rock.
    Justin Kroll, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2025
Adverb
  • Gold prices have soared 12% so far this year, while the S&P 500 has plummeted nearly 7%.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2025
  • The Oklahoma charges come nearly a month after Morris asked a federal judge to dismiss a fraud lawsuit filed against him, Gateway Church and others over the church’s tithing practices, according to court documents.
    Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2025
Adverb
  • Things went back to normal once the hand rested in its medium for about an hour.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 15 Mar. 2025
  • The Florida menu is about 90% the same as the Utah locations, but with a few unique offerings, including mahi-mahi.
    Jason Dill, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2025
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“Feckly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feckly. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.

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