greenly

See also: Greenly

English

Etymology

green +‎ -ly

Adverb

greenly (comparative more greenly, superlative most greenly)

  1. With a green colour.
    • Elizabeth Barrett Browning
      But within this swarded circle, into which the lime-walk brings us —
      Whence the beeches rounded greenly, stand away in reverent fear;
      I will let no music enter, saving what the fountain sings us […]
    • 1865, Louisa May Alcott, Moods, page 131:
      Sylvia loved dancing, and knew "wall flowers" only by sight; therefore she was busy; her lover's gift shone greenly in bosom, hair, and fleecy skirts […]
  2. In a green, fresh or immature manner.
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