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Etymology edit

From innere +‎ -ly (adverbial suffix); the adjective is from the adverb.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈinər(ə)liː/, /ˈindər(ə)liː/, /ˈindrəliː/, /-liːtʃ(ə)/, /-liːk(ə)/

Adjective edit

inderly (comparative inderlyere, superlative inderlyest)

  1. Regarding what is inside; inner, internal.
  2. (figuratively) Mental, spiritual.

Adverb edit

inderly

  1. Occurring within; inwardly.
  2. In earnest; sincerely.

Descendants edit

  • English: innerly

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