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SPRUCELY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does sprucely mean? 

SPRUCELY (adverb)
  The adverb SPRUCELY has 1 sense:

1. in a stylish mannerplay

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


 Dictionary entry details 


SPRUCELY (adverb)


Sense 1

Meaning:

In a stylish manner

Synonyms:

modishly; smartly; sprucely

Context example:

He was smartly dressed

Pertainym:

spruce (marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners)


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