Definition of Backhandedly

1. Adverb. In a backhanded manner. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Backhandedly

1. [adv]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Backhandedly

background retinopathy
background signal
backgrounded
backgrounder
backgrounders
backgrounding
backgrounds
backhand
backhand(a)
backhand drive
backhand shot
backhand stroke
backhanded
backhanded compliment
backhanded compliments
backhandedly (current term)
backhandedness
backhander
backhanders
backhanding
backhands
backhaul
backhauled
backhauling
backhauls
backheel
backheeled
backheeling
backheels
backhoe

Literary usage of Backhandedly

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Who's Who in Proust by Patrick Alexander (2007)
"... going to write his great work of art, he backhandedly immortalizes Albertine as his inspiration. He admits that it is the memory of Albertine walking ..."

2. Moon-o-theism: A Study of Mideast Moon-God Religionsby Yoel Natan by Yoel Natan (2006)
"Says Islamic terrorists must not be Muslim because their terror act hurt the cause of Islam more than help it (in other words they admit backhandedly that ..."

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