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Definition of knottily

knottily

/ˈnɒt.ɪ.li/
knot · ti · ly
Adjective:knotty
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• adverb

1

In a complex, intricate, or perplexing manner that is difficult to resolve.

Example

"The legal issues were knottily intertwined with decades of precedent."

2

In a way that is full of physical knots, gnarls, or tangled masses.

Example

"The ancient oak tree's roots grew knottily over the rocky embankment."

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• Rhymes for knottily

• Nearby Words

knotless
knotlike
knotted
knottily
knotting
knotty
knotweed

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Knottily. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 4, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/knottily
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