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Definition of selflessly

selflessly

/ˈsɛlfləsli/
self · less · ly
Adjective:selfless
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• adverb

1

In a manner that shows greater concern for the needs, happiness, and welfare of others than for one's own.

Example

"The volunteers worked selflessly throughout the night to distribute warm meals and blankets to the displaced families."

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• Nearby Words

selfishly
selfishness
selfless
selflessly
selflessness
selfoss
seljalandsfoss

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