释义 |
snivellingly, adv.|ˈsnɪv(ə)lɪŋlɪ| [f. snivelling ppl. a. + -ly2.] In a snivelling or whimpering manner; abjectly.
1959Times 31 July 9/1 Mary [Queen of Scots] is presented as a creature of radiant perfection surrounded by snivellingly devoted waiting women and surly guards. 1970N. Fleming Czech Point (1971) i. 9 Beside him I would have appeared a snivellingly puny specimen. |