inly

American  

[in-lee] / ˈɪn li /

adverb

1. inwardly.

2. intimately; deeply.

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inly British  

/ ˈɪnlɪ /

adverb

1. poetic inwardly; intimately

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Etymology

Origin of inly

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

Example Sentences

"Her father," he said inly; "her father—and is this our first meeting?"

From Silent Struggles by Stephens, Ann S. (Ann Sophia)

"He cannot trust himself to discuss this matter of their separation," said Orrin, inly, following the rapid stride of his thoughtful cousin down the mountain.

From Jessamine A Novel by Harland, Marion

Coming hither We passed a Christian temple on our way; She all at once stood still, seemed inly moved, Raised her moist eyes to heaven, then looked on me.

From The Dramatic Works of G. E. Lessing Miss Sara Sampson, Philotas, Emilia Galotti, Nathan the Wise by Lessing, Gotthold Ephraim

I. The poet's vow was inly sworn, The poet's vow was told.

From The Poetical Works of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Vol. I by Browning, Elizabeth Barrett

We groaned inly with dark foreboding, for third-class occupancy of a first-class carriage is apt to leave lively souvenirs behind.

From Spanish Highways and Byways by Bates, Katharine Lee