† bentlyadv.
Obsolete.
In a bent manner:
a. like a bow.
ΘΚΠ
the world > space > shape > curvature > [adverb]
acrooka1387
compass1545
bently1552
bowingly1552
compassingly1578
curvedly1694
curvingly1842
1552 R. Huloet Abcedarium Anglico Latinum Bentlye lyke a bowe, arcuatim.
b. determinedly, with set purpose.
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the mind > will > decision > resolution or determination > [adverb]
strongeOE
fastOE
stably1297
strengthlya1400
unabasedlyc1425
unfaintlyc1425
four-squarec1430
strengthilyc1485
determinedlyc1540
resolutely1549
determinately1556
martyr-like1579
resolvedly1587
strongly1591
undauntedly1598
heart and soul1620
fairly and squarely1628
bently1645
decisively1653
supportinglya1664
setly1673
decidedly1770
martyrly1819
immitigably1824
staunchly1825
unshrinkingly1826
unflinchingly1833
hell-bent1863
square1867
fair and square1870
full-bloodedly1898
1645 S. Rutherford Tryal & Trivmph of Faith (1845) 58 The malice of the devil..worketh as intently & bently as he can.
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