In a manner befitting a person of high standing or character; in accordance with one's own dignity or personal worth; honourably, nobly; = worthily…
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释义 | the mind > attention and judgement > esteem > reputation > good repute > reputability or honourableness > [adverb] (17) worthlyeOE In a manner befitting a person of high standing or character; in accordance with one's own dignity or personal worth; honourably, nobly; = worthily… menskful?c1225 Worshipful, honourable; gracious, beautiful. Of a building: stately. Also as n. menskly?c1225 Courteously, kindly; reverently; honourably, with dignity. dignelyc1315 Worthily, honourably; befittingly, deservingly, condignly. honestly1340 In a dignified or respectful manner; worthily, respectably; decently, fittingly. Now rare and archaic. menskfullya1375 Honourably; valiantly; with grace or propriety. worshipfullya1375 In such a way as to gain or confer honour or dignity, or to give a favourable impression. Obsolete. worthilyc1384 In a manner befitting a person of high standing or character; in accordance with one's own dignity or personal worth; honourably, nobly; virtuously. creditably1648 In a reputable or creditable manner; with credit. Now usually in weaker sense: commendably, but not necessarily outstandingly or successfully. reputablya1689 In a reputable, reliable, or respectable manner. respectably1770 Creditably; considerably; to a significant extent, substantially. smirchless1848 Without leaving a smirch or stain. Subcategories:— respectably (3) — in a gentlemanly manner (2) |
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