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Definition of zanily

zanily

/ˈzeɪnɪli/
zan · i · ly
Adjective:zany
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• adverb

1

In an amusingly unconventional, eccentric, or absurdly comical manner.

Example

"The comedian dressed zanily in mismatched neon patterns to entertain the children at the festival."

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• Nearby Words

zamosc
zander
zanesville
zanily
zaniness
zantedeschia
zanthoxylum

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'zany' and the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The root 'zany' derives from the 16th-century Italian dialect word 'zanni', a pet form of the name Giovanni used for stock comic servant characters in commedia dell'arte.

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