riverlyadj.
/ˈrɪvəli/, U.S. /ˈrɪvərli/ rare.
Resembling a river; riverlike.
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1858 Times 27 Aug. 8/4 We found the [Great Zambesi] river more than anticipation had pictured it to be—broad, deep, and flowing with riverly strength.
1978 H. Alderman in M. Murray Heidegger & Mod. Philos. iii. 48 The river becomes merely a part of the machinery needed to generate electricity. The riverly character is denied as it becomes a mere resource used to turn generators.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2010; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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