"choosingly" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more choosingly [comparative], most choosingly [superlative]
Etymology: From choosing + -ly. Etymology templates: {{af|en|choosing|-ly|id2=adverbial}} choosing + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} choosingly (comparative more choosingly, superlative most choosingly)
  1. In a choosy manner; pickily.
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