"steroidally" meaning in English

See steroidally in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adverb

Forms: more steroidally [comparative], most steroidally [superlative]
Etymology: From steroidal + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|steroidal|ly}} steroidal + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} steroidally (comparative more steroidally, superlative most steroidally)
  1. In a steroidal way; (as though) by means of steroids.
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