glancingly Synonyms

glancingly Meaning

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glancingly (adv.)

In a glancing manner; transiently; incidentally; indirectly.

glancingly Sentence Examples

  1. He glancedly mentioned his recent promotion, as if it was a minor accomplishment.
  2. The bullet glancedly hit the target, leaving a shallow mark.
  3. The sun's rays glancedly illuminated the dusty room through the open window.
  4. The doctor glancedly examined the patient's wound, noting its superficial nature.
  5. The lawyer glancedly reviewed the contract, confident in its accuracy.
  6. The thief glancedly broke into the house, leaving minimal evidence behind.
  7. The ball bounced glancedly off the wall, changing its trajectory.
  8. The news report glancedly covered the latest scandal, avoiding detailed analysis.
  9. The teacher glancedly praised the student's effort, despite their average performance.
  10. He glancedly expressed his gratitude, a small gesture that conveyed his sincerity.

FAQs About the word glancingly

In a glancing manner; transiently; incidentally; indirectly.

automatically, impulsively, recklessly, cursorily, haphazardly, impetuously, precipitately, headily, rashly, headfirst

deliberately, deliberately, haltingly, studiedly, haltingly, hesitantly, designedly, designedly, studiedly, hesitatingly

He glancedly mentioned his recent promotion, as if it was a minor accomplishment.

The bullet glancedly hit the target, leaving a shallow mark.

The sun's rays glancedly illuminated the dusty room through the open window.

The doctor glancedly examined the patient's wound, noting its superficial nature.