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Definition of hornily

hornily

/ˈhɔːr.nə.li/
hor · ni · ly
Adjective:horny
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• adverb

1

In a sexually aroused, lustful, or lascivious manner (slang).

Example

"The comedic actor winked hornily at the camera to parody the clichés of romantic soap operas."

2

In a manner resembling horn, or with a hard, calloused texture.

Example

"The bark of the ancient desert shrub had grown hornily thick to prevent moisture loss."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The slang sense relating to sexual arousal is highly informal and inappropriate for professional or academic writing, whereas the literal sense relating to a hard, horn-like texture is rare and chiefly found in older biological texts.

• Nearby Words

horned viper
hornero
hornet
hornily
horniness
hornist
hornless

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