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barrenly

/ˈbær.ən.li/
bar · ren · ly
Adjective:barren
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• adverb

1

In a desolate, bleak, or sparsely vegetated manner.

Example

"The rocky hills stretched barrenly toward the distant horizon, devoid of any shade or shelter."

2

In an unproductive, fruitless, or sterile manner, yielding no useful results or ideas.

Example

"The committee debated the proposal barrenly for hours without reaching a single actionable conclusion."

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• Nearby Words

barrelful
barrelhead
barren
barrenly
barrenness
barrens
barrette

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Barrenly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/barrenly
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