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单词 reposefully
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reposefullyadv.

Brit. /rᵻˈpəʊzf(ᵿ)li/, U.S. /rəˈpoʊzf(ə)li/, /riˈpoʊzf(ə)li/
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: reposeful adj.1, -ly suffix2.
Etymology: < reposeful adj.1 + -ly suffix2.
In a calm, relaxed, or restful manner.
ΘΚΠ
the world > action or operation > inaction > quietness or tranquillity > [adverb]
softOE
i-semelichec1275
peaceablya1382
restfully1433
quietly1488
quietously1546
restly1561
quiet1568
calmly1597
reposedly1598
lowna1600
undisturbedly1647
peacefully1667
tranquilly1756
stilly1802
lownly1820
reposefully1852
sleepily1873
1852 C. W. Webber Romance Nat. Hist. xxi. 489 I laid myself reposefully in the bow.
1881 M. E. Braddon Asphodel II. 311 Seated reposefully in his great red morocco armchair.
1905 G. K. Chesterton Club Queer Trades v. 199 While the face listened reposefully the legs were industriously dancing.
1912 R. W. Livingstone Greek Genius & its Meaning to Us i. 30 He was led almost to fancy that..the streets of Athens were full of well-draped statuesque men pacing reposefully through an august life.
1998 Hindu (Nexis) 13 Nov. The main item was Tyagaraja's immortal..composition ‘O Rangasayee’ which was sung reposefully.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2009; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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