"eldritchly" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more eldritchly [comparative], most eldritchly [superlative]
Etymology: From eldritch + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|eldritch|ly}} eldritch + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} eldritchly (comparative more eldritchly, superlative most eldritchly)
  1. In an eldritch way. Synonyms: eerily, uncannily
    Sense id: en-eldritchly-en-adv-hmr4lAXf Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ly, Pages with 1 entry
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