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CAVALIERLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does cavalierly mean?
• CAVALIERLY (adverb)
The adverb CAVALIERLY has 1 sense:
1. in a proud and domineering manner
Familiarity information: CAVALIERLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a proud and domineering manner
Synonyms:
cavalierly; disdainfully
Context example:
he treated his staff cavalierly
Pertainym:
cavalier (given to haughty disregard of others)
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