"blitheringly" meaning in All languages combined

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Adverb [English]

Forms: more blitheringly [comparative], most blitheringly [superlative]
Etymology: From blithering + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|blithering|ly}} blithering + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} blitheringly (comparative more blitheringly, superlative most blitheringly)
  1. In a crazy or foolish manner.
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