inly

[ in-lee ]

adverb

1. inwardly.
2. intimately; deeply.

inly

/ ˈɪnlɪ /

adverb

1. poetic.
   inwardly; intimately

Word History and Origins

Origin of inly¹

before 900; Middle English inliche, Old English inlīce. See in, -ly

Example Sentences

Her repulse was a mortal offence: small minds never forget, much less pardon a rebuke to their vanity, and he inly swore revenge.

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Inly wondering why any one should wish to conceal such a trifle, I drew it forth, rubbing the grime and dust from it as I did so.

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He had said that he had something very important to say, and she had laughed inly, knowing just what he meant.

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My father evidently thought this an exquisite piece of banter, for by the corner of his mouth I saw that he chuckled inly.

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I inly wondered which would be my fate, as I glanced at the pretty muslin on the foot of the bed.

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