queerly
adverb
Form of queer , adverb of queer.
Simple meaning
In a queer way, or in a way consistent with queer theory.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈkwɪɹli
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adverb
uncommon
In a queer way (a way not conforming to conventional heterosexual norms), or in a way consistent with queer theory.
dated
In a queer (strange) manner.
“A queerly inscribed sheet of paper.”
dated
In a questionably unusual manner
“This money had been queerly come by.”
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Typical Use
- Rare
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: (uncommon) In a queer way (a way not conforming to conventional heterosexual norms), or in a way consistent with queer theory.
Used this way, queerly is a rare word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in academic writing contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Rare
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Uncommon in everyday speech
Where it naturally appears
- Academic writing
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How It’s Used
The word’s distinct uses, one example each.
Queeradverb
“A queerly inscribed sheet of paper.”
Questionablyadverb
“This money had been queerly come by.”
More ways to use queerly
- “A queerly inscribed sheet of paper.”adverb
- “This money had been queerly come by.”adverb
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