selectly

From Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Jump to navigation Jump to search

English

[edit]

Etymology

[edit]

From select +‎ -ly.

Adverb

[edit]

selectly (comparative more selectly, superlative most selectly)

  1. In a select manner.
    • 1838, The Gardener's Magazine and Register, page 500:
      A very selectly planted garden, in which Lobelia gracilis, Anagallis coccinea grandiflora, and verbenas, made a conspicuous appearance.