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MULISHLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does mulishly mean?
• MULISHLY (adverb)
The adverb MULISHLY has 1 sense:
1. in a stubborn unregenerate manner
Familiarity information: MULISHLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a stubborn unregenerate manner
Synonyms:
cussedly; mulishly; obdurately; obstinately; pig-headedly; stubbornly
Context example:
she remained stubbornly in the same position
Pertainym:
mulish (unreasonably rigid in the face of argument or entreaty or attack)
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