- a variation of adjectivally.
adjectively
Americanadverb
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Cyc. µ Angel is sometimes used adjectively; as, angel grace; angel whiteness. ÷ bed, a bed without posts.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Noah Webster
How does ocean, used adjectively, differ from oceanic?
From English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions by James Champlin Fernald
As, or in the manner of, an adjective; adjectively.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Noah Webster
Hayward. µ Battle is used adjectively or as the first part of a selfÐexplaining compound; as, battle brand, a ½brand¸ or sword used in battle; battle cry; battlefield; battle ground; battlearray; battle song.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Noah Webster
Oft is here used adjectively: this use is common in the English Bible, e.g. i.
From Milton's Comus by William Bell
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