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JOYLESSLY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does joylessly mean? 

JOYLESSLY (adverb)
  The adverb JOYLESSLY has 1 sense:

1. in a joyless manner; without joyplay

  Familiarity information: JOYLESSLY used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


JOYLESSLY (adverb)


Sense 1

Meaning:

In a joyless manner; without joy

Context example:

she greeted her guests joylessly

Antonym:

joyfully (in a joyous and gleeful manner)

Pertainym:

joyless (not experiencing or inspiring joy)


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