Definition of -ly

1. Suffix. Used to form adjectives from nouns, the adjectives having the sense of "like or characteristic of what is denoted by the noun". ¹

2. Suffix. Used to form adverbs from adjectives. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of -ly

-lingual
-lite
-lith
-lock
-log
-logic
-logical
-logist
-logs
-logue
-logues
-logy
-long
-looking
-loquy
-ly (current term)
-lysis
-ma-
-mab
-machy
-malacia
-man
-mancer
-mancy
-mane
-mania
-maniac
-manifold
-manifolds
-manship

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