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gawkily

/ˈɡɔː.kɪ.li/
gawk · i · ly
Adjective:gawky
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• adverb

1

In a nervously awkward, ungraceful, or ungainly manner.

Example

"The newborn foal stood up and walked gawkily across the pasture on its long, spindly legs."

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• Rhymes for gawkily

• Nearby Words

gavial
gawk
gawker
gawkily
gawky
gawp
gawper

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the adjective 'gawky', which comes from the earlier dialect noun 'gawk' (an awkward or foolish person), probably rooted in Old Norse 'gá' meaning 'to heed or pay attention'.

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