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PERFUNCTORILY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does perfunctorily mean?
• PERFUNCTORILY (adverb)
The adverb PERFUNCTORILY has 1 sense:
1. in a set manner without serious attention; as a formality
Familiarity information: PERFUNCTORILY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a set manner without serious attention; as a formality
Synonyms:
perfunctorily; pro forma
Context example:
he kissed her cheek perfunctorily
Pertainym:
perfunctory (hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough)
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