inly

[ in-lee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adverb

inly

/ ˈɪnlɪ /

Origin of inly¹

before 900; Middle English inliche, Old English inlīce. See in, -ly

Her repulse was a mortal offence: small minds never forget, much less pardon a rebuke to their vanity, and he inly swore revenge.

Inly wondering why any one should wish to conceal such a trifle, I drew it forth, rubbing the grime and dust from it as I did so.

He had said that he had something very important to say, and she had laughed inly, knowing just what he meant.

My father evidently thought this an exquisite piece of banter, for by the corner of his mouth I saw that he chuckled inly.

I inly wondered which would be my fate, as I glanced at the pretty muslin on the foot of the bed.

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