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Definition of Toppingly
1. Adverb. (used as an intensifier) extremely well. "The colors changed wondrously slowly"
Language type: Intensifier, Intensive
Partainyms: Marvelous, Superb, Terrific, Topping, Wonderful, Wondrous
Definition of Toppingly
1. adv. In a topping or proud manner.
2. a. Same as Topping,
Definition of Toppingly
1. Adverb. (UK informal dated) In a topping manner; splendidly, wonderfully. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Toppingly
Literary usage of Toppingly
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Complete Dictionary of the English Language, Both with Regard to Sound and ...by Thomas Sheridan by Thomas Sheridan (1790)
"toppingly, top'.plng-ty. ad. Finely, gayly, gallantly. TOPPING,top'-plng. a.
Fine.noble, gallant. ..."
2. A Supplementary English Glossary by Thomas Lewis Owen Davies (1881)
"Jarvis's Don Quixote, Ft. I. Bk. III. ch. xi. toppingly, highly ; very well.
I mean to marry her toppingly when she least thinks of it. ..."
3. Dialect of Craven, in the Westriding of the County of York: With a Copious by William Carr (1828)
"These toppingly guests be in number but ten." Tusser. TOPPLE, "To turn topple
tail ower," to turn topsy turvy. ..."
4. Publications by English Dialect Society (1875)
"... is a constant expression in contracting bargains or agreements. These toppingly
gests be in number but ten, As welcome in ..."
5. Publications by Oxford Historical Society (1907)
"This Daughter of his was formerly a spruce Girl. Howse himself lived once toppingly,
but spent all for the sake of ..."
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