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LAXLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does laxly mean?
• LAXLY (adverb)
The adverb LAXLY has 1 sense:
1. in a permissively lenient manner
Familiarity information: LAXLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a permissively lenient manner
Synonyms:
laxly; leniently
Context example:
he felt incensed that Tarrant should have been treated so leniently given his crime
Pertainym:
lax (lacking in rigor or strictness)
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