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saucily

/ˈsɔː.sɪ.li/
sau · ci · ly
Adjective:saucy
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• adverb

1

In an impudent, cheeky, or playfully disrespectful manner.

Example

"The young apprentice grinned and answered the master carpenter saucily."

2

In a lively, bold, or jauntily stylish way; with a touch of flirtatiousness or suggestive humor.

Example

"She tilted her straw hat saucily over one eye before stepping onto the stage."

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• Rhymes for saucily

• Nearby Words

saucer
saucerful
saucerlike
saucily
sauciness
saucy
saudi

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from the adjective 'saucy' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Saucy' originally meant flavored with sauce, later shifting metaphorically to describe piquant, pungent, or impertinent behavior.

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