inly Meaning & Definition
/ˈɪnli/
What Does Inly Mean?
As an adjective, inly means Inward; interior; secret. As an adverb, it means Inwardly, within; internally; secretly.
Inly: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective, adverb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈɪnli/ |
| Comparative / superlative | more inly, most inly |
Inly Definition (Adjective)
- Inward; interior; secret.
Inly as an Adverb
- Inwardly, within; internally; secretly.
- Heartily, completely, fully, thoroughly; extremely.
Synonyms of Inly
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Inly synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
inly (comparative more inly, superlative most inly)
Origin of Inly
Origin 1: From Middle English inly, from Old English inlīc (“inner, inward”), equivalent to in + -ly.
Origin 2: From Middle English inly, inliche, from Old English inlīċe (“inwardly”), equivalent to in + -ly.