abstract
adjective
thought of apart from concrete realities, specific objects, or actual instances.
abstractly
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a word derived from
abstract.
Example Sentences
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The Iranian people are asking us to honor these principles — not abstractly, but concretely.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 23, 2026
Song expressed confidence about the future of stratospheric aerosols, which he refers to as “sunscreen for Earth” or, more abstractly, “Ozempic for climate change.”
From Salon ● Dec. 12, 2024
These fanned out abstractly, reminiscent of buffer bags used on boats — a poetic juxtaposition of hardness and softness, aggression and protection.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 21, 2024
"It showed us literally, and not just abstractly, that queer alternatives are possible in our country."
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2023
The hem of her dress fluttered abstractly in the breeze.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
