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单词 reedily
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reedilyadv.

Brit. /ˈriːdᵻli/, U.S. /ˈridᵻli/
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: reedy adj., -ly suffix2.
Etymology: < reedy adj. + -ly suffix2.
With a reedy tone. Cf. reedy adj. 5.
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the world > physical sensation > hearing and noise > degree, kind, or quality of sound > unpleasant quality > shrill quality > [adverb]
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1910 Daily Mirror 24 May 13 ‘I think,’ he said reedily, ‘that we have the right man at last.’
1958 A. Campbell Heart of India ii. 62 Loudspeakers blared,..the snake-charmers' flutes reedily pierced the air.
1989 C. Thubron Falling vii. 57 A choir sang reedily from the chancel.
2007 Scotsman (Nexis) 24 Jan. 35 That skittering Gavin bow, button accordion bubbling reedily alongside with impressive precision.
This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, September 2009; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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