Definition of Intelligibly

1. Adverb. In an intelligible manner. "The foreigner spoke to us quite intelligibly"

Exact synonyms: Clearly, Understandably
Partainyms: Clear, Intelligible, Comprehensible
Antonyms: Unintelligibly

Definition of Intelligibly

1. adv. In an intelligible manner; so as to be understood; clearly; plainly; as, to write or speak intelligibly.

Definition of Intelligibly

1. Adverb. In an intelligible manner. ¹

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Definition of Intelligibly

1. [adv]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Intelligibly

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intelligent life
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intelligentsias
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intelligibleness
intelligibly (current term)
intemerate
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intempestively

Literary usage of Intelligibly

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Encyclopædia of Pleading and Practice: Under the Codes and Practice Acts by William Mark McKinney, Thomas Johnson Michie (1898)
"This is required by section 2235 of the New York Code, providing for " naming or otherwise intelligibly designating the person or persons against whom the ..."

2. The Life and Theatrical Times of Charles Kean, F.S.A. by Fanny Kemble, Kate Field, John William Cole (1882)
"I do not see how I am ever to act it again intelligibly, but I suppose when I must do it I shall. Things that have to be done, are done, somehow or other. ..."

3. A General History of the Baptist Denomination in America, and Other Parts of by David Benedict (1813)
"A little after this, he was more unwell, and his speed failed him so much, that he was never afterwards aWe ti speak intelligibly. But a serene and smiling ..."

4. Kate Beaumont by John William De Forest (1872)
"the young man injustice, too," she added, more intelligibly. Kate, however, did not understand. A blush slightly tinted her cheek, but it did not refer to ..."

5. Exposition of the Epistle to the Romans: with remarks on the commentaries of by Robert Haldane (1874)
"No one can disclaim sin, as in this verse it is disclaimed, except the converted man; for who besides can conscientiously and intelligibly affirm, ..."

6. Educational Topics of the Day: Chips from a Teacher's Workshop by Louis Richard Klemm (1888)
"TEACH intelligibly. TEACH intelligibly, so that yon are easily understood. This principle demands that the acquisition and retention of the matter be made ..."

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