Definition of Squeamishly

1. Adverb. In a squeamish manner. "`I would rather not touch,' he said squeamishly"

Partainyms: Squeamish

Definition of Squeamishly

1. Adverb. In a squeamish manner. ¹

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Definition of Squeamishly

1. [adv]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Squeamishly

squeaky-clean
squeaky bum time
squeaky clean
squeaky wheel
squeaky wheel gets the grease
squeal
squeal like a stuck pig
squealed
squealer
squealers
squealing
squealingly
squealling
squeals
squeamish
squeamishly
squeamishness
squeamishnesses
squeamous
squeasy
squee
squeed
squeegee
squeegeed
squeegeeing
squeegeelike
squeegees
squeeing
squees
squeezabilities

Literary usage of Squeamishly

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

1. The Musical World (1857)
"Mr. Ellerton has set the tender lyric of Lord Byron somewhat sententiously ; Mr. Hobbs somewhat squeamishly. Both have selected the key of E, and both have ..."

2. A Critical Pronouncing Dictionary, and Expositor of the English Language: To by John Walker (1806)
"To pick at table, to feed squeamishly and without appetite ; to trific, to attend to small ... One that eats squeamishly and without appetite. PIE, pi. s. ..."

3. A Critical Pronouncing Dictionary, and Expositor of the English Language ...by John Walker by John Walker (1806)
"(pS) To pick at table, to feed squeamishly and without ap|K-tiie ; to trifle, ... One ihat cats squeamishly and vi:i>r>iii ..."

4. Walker's Pronouncing Dictionary of the English Language: Adapted to the by John Walker (1874)
"One busy ibau minute thing* one tlmt eats squeamishly. [Obsolescent.] PIE=py, *. The magpie, a party-coloured bird : tb* ..."

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