"sexlessly" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more sexlessly [comparative], most sexlessly [superlative]
Etymology: sexless + -ly Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|sexless|ly}} sexless + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} sexlessly (comparative more sexlessly, superlative most sexlessly)
  1. In a sexless manner, or in a way that lacks sex appeal
    Sense id: en-sexlessly-en-adv-ZQI1Whxw Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ly

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