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Definition of Lifelessly
1. Adverb. Without animation or vitality. "Lifelessly he performed the song"
2. Adverb. In a lifeless manner. "The girl lay in her arms lifelessly"
3. Adverb. As if dead.
Definition of Lifelessly
1. Adverb. Without life or appearing to be without life. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Lifelessly
1. [adv]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Lifelessly
Literary usage of Lifelessly
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Poetical Works of Robert Southey by Robert Southey (1845)
"Down hang her loose arms lifelessly, Down hangs her languid head. 3. With timely
pity touch'd for one so ..."
2. Natural Drills in Expression, with Selections: A Series of Exercises by Arthur Edward Phillips (1909)
"Arms above head, let hands drop lifelessly; similarly forearm, then whole arm.
... Bend head forward and revolve it, lifelessly, from right to left, ..."
3. Order of Exercises in Elocution: Given at the Cook County Normal School by Frank Stuart Parker (1887)
"Raise arms above head, withdraw the energy and let the arms drop lifelessly at
the side. b. Let the arms hang lifelessly; turn the body from side to side, ..."
4. Natural Drills in Expression, with Selectins: A Series of Exercises by Arthur Edward Phillips (1909)
"Anns above head, let hands drop lifelessly; similarly forearm, then whole arm.
... Bend head forward and revolve it, lifelessly, from right to left, ..."
5. Public Speaking by James Albert Winans (1917)
"Let the arms fall lifelessly to the side and swing as a result of their own momentum.
b. Place the arms parallel above the head with the palms in, ..."
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