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sterilely

/ˈstɛr.əl.li/
ster · ile · ly
Adjective:sterile
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• adverb

1

In a manner completely free from bacteria, viruses, or other living microorganisms.

Example

"All surgical instruments must be packaged and stored sterilely prior to the operation."

2

In an unproductive, barren, or unimaginative manner lacking vitality, warmth, or positive results.

Example

"The committee debated the proposal sterilely for hours without producing a single actionable idea."

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• Rhymes for sterilely

• Nearby Words

stereotypical
stereotypically
sterile
sterilely
sterility
sterilization
sterilize

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