fatly
Americanadverb
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in the manner of a fat person; ponderously.
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richly.
a fatly endowed foundation.
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with self-satisfaction; smugly.
Etymology
Origin of fatly
Example Sentences
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The spider is on its back and fatly vulnerable, struggling to find its pointed feet and scurry back into the air.
From Literature
He went on, nursing a book, a little shapeless, fatly intent.
From Literature
Then they stun themselves against clear windowpanes and die, fatly baffled in the sun.
From Literature
Then they stun themselves against clear windowpanes and die, fatly baffled by the sun.”
From New York Times
Sylvius laughed fatly; the ball and the new name both pleased him.
From Project Gutenberg
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