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Meaning of cantingly | Babel Free

Adverb CEFR B2

Definitions

In a canting manner; with jargon or religious affectation.

Examples

“We have⟳ seen and heard the sneers and sarcasms with which poor Frank's unobtrusive attempts to moralize, not tediously, boringly, or cantingly, have⟳ been received by Sir George and his eldest son.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

cantly Cantorianly cap in hand cap over the windmill cap-a-pie capably

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