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passingly

/ˈpæs.ɪŋ.li/
pass · ing · ly
Adjective:passing
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• adverb

1

In a brief, casual, or incidental manner; in passing.

Example

"The historian mentioned the minor border dispute only passingly in the first chapter."

2

To a slight, moderate, or merely adequate degree; somewhat.

Example

"She was only passingly familiar with the software before starting the internship."

3

To an surpassing or extraordinary degree; exceedingly (now archaic).

Example

"In the medieval romance, the knight beheld a lady who was passingly fair."

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• Rhymes for passingly

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