consumedly
Americanadverb
adverb
Etymology
Origin of consumedly
First recorded in 1700–10; consumed ( def. ) + -ly
Example Sentences
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His romper trousers were spread wide on each side and he strutted consumedly.
From Ethel Morton at Chautauqua by Smith, Mabell S. C. (Mabell Shippie Clarke)
Whereat the boy smiles and grins consumedly, as though charmed with his companion's metaphor, though in reality he understands it not at all.
From Mrs. Geoffrey by Duchess
Voltaire found the first four acts execrable and laughed consumedly.
From The Works of Aphra Behn Volume V by Summers, Montague
All this delights Aunt Penelope, who laughs consumedly and makes feeble protest with her hands against this testimony.
From Rossmoyne by Unknown
Little John went to the church door, and all began to laugh consumedly at him.
From Robin Hood by Wyeth, N. C. (Newell Convers)
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