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RAGGEDLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does raggedly mean?
• RAGGEDLY (adverb)
The adverb RAGGEDLY has 3 senses:
1. in a ragged uneven manner
2. in a ragged irregular manner
3. with a ragged and uneven appearance
Familiarity information: RAGGEDLY used as an adverb is uncommon.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a ragged uneven manner
Synonyms:
raggedly; unevenly
Context example:
I took the cigarette he offered, drawing at it raggedly
Sense 2
Meaning:
In a ragged irregular manner
Synonyms:
raggedly; stragglingly
Context example:
a stone wall trails raggedly through the woods
Sense 3
Meaning:
With a ragged and uneven appearance
Synonyms:
jaggedly; raggedly
Context example:
a long beard, raggedly cut
Pertainym:
ragged (having an irregular outline)
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