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ABSENTMINDEDLY

Dictionary entry overview: What does absentmindedly mean?

• ABSENTMINDEDLY (adverb)
The adverb ABSENTMINDEDLY has 1 sense:

1. in an absentminded or preoccupied manner

Familiarity information: ABSENTMINDEDLY used as an adverb is very rare.

Dictionary entry details

• ABSENTMINDEDLY (adverb)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

In an absentminded or preoccupied manner

Synonyms:

absently; absentmindedly; abstractedly; inattentively

Context example:

he read the letter absently

Pertainym:

absentminded (lost in thought; showing preoccupation)

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