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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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