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vacantly, adv.|ˈveɪkəntlɪ|
[f. vacant a. + -ly2.]
In a vacant manner; † in freedom from business or work.
1615Sandys Trav. 288 Great is the difference between leading thy life vacantly and leading it slouthfully. 1817Shelley Rev. Islam v. 1915 Its sculptured walls vacantly to the stroke of footfalls answered. 1839Dickens Nich. Nick. xv, The back parlour sat with her mouth wide open staring vacantly at the collector, in a stupor of dismay. 1897Rhoscomyl White Rose Arno 322 Striding over to the place he laughed vacantly as he heard the story. |