continently

[ kon-tn-uhnt-lee ]

adverb

1. in a continent manner; temperately.

Word History and Origins

Origin of continently¹

First recorded in 1520–30; continent + -ly

Example Sentences

In Syria dwelt communities of Jewish Essenes, living continently like monks.

From Project Gutenberg

Of these they make mothers—for these alone they will live continently.

From Project Gutenberg