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loathly
1[ lohth-lee, lohth- ]
/ ˈloʊθ li, ˈloʊð- /
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adverb
reluctantly; unwillingly.
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Other definitions for loathly (2 of 2)
loathly2
[ lohth-lee, lohth- ]
/ ˈloʊð li, ˈloʊθ- /
adjective Archaic.
loathsome; hideous; repulsive.
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British Dictionary definitions for loathly (1 of 2)
loathly1
/ (ˈləʊθlɪ) /
adverb
with reluctance; unwillingly
British Dictionary definitions for loathly (2 of 2)
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