greenly

See also: Greenly

English

Etymology

green +‎ -ly

Adverb

greenly (comparative more greenly, superlative most greenly)

1. With a green colour.
   • (Can we date this quote by Elizabeth Barrett Browning and provide title, author’s full name, and other details?)

     But within this swarded circle, into which the lime-walk brings us —
     Whence the beeches rounded greenly, stand away in reverent fear;
     I will let no music enter, saving what the fountain sings us […]

   • 1865, Louisa May Alcott, Moods, page 131:

     Sylvia loved dancing, and knew "wall flowers" only by sight; therefore she was busy; her lover's gift shone greenly in bosom, hair, and fleecy skirts […]

2. In a green, fresh or immature manner.