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absurdly, adv.|æbˈsɜːdlɪ|
[f. absurd + -ly2.]
In an absurd or foolish manner; in a manner obviously opposed to what is reasonable or appropriate; illogically.
1561T. N[orton] Calvin's Inst. i. 22 They imagined God to haue many natures although they thought somwhat lesse absurdely than the rude people did of Jupiter, Mercurie, Uenus, Minerua and other. 1660R. Coke Justice Vind. Pref. 4 Mr. Hobbs..therefore most absurdly makes jus naturæ to be contrary to lex naturæ. 1784Cowper Task ii. 548 The pastor..taught To gaze at his own splendour, and to exalt Absurdly, not his office, but himself. 1878Jevons Prim. Pol. Econ. 34 Anyone who has tried to..play the piano, without having learned to do it, knows how absurdly he fails. |