alertly

alertly
alertly (adv.) 1787, from ALERT (Cf. alert) + -LY (Cf. -ly) (2).

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  • Alertly — A*lert ly, adv. In an alert manner; nimbly. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • alertly — alert ► ADJECTIVE 1) quick to notice and respond to danger or unusual circumstances. 2) quick thinking; intelligent. ► NOUN 1) the state of being alert. 2) a warning of danger. ► VERB ▪ warn of a danger or problem …   English terms dictionary

  • alertly — adverb in mentally perceptive and responsive way (Freq. 1) she got through the day alertly, despite being on drugs • Derived from adjective: ↑alert …   Useful english dictionary

  • alertly — adverb see alert I …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • alertly — See alert. * * * …   Universalium

  • alertly — adverb In an alert manner; with alertness …   Wiktionary

  • alertly — adv. watchfully, vigilantly; warily; promptly, quickly …   English contemporary dictionary

  • alertly — alert·ly …   English syllables

  • alert — alertly, adv. alertness, n. /euh lerrt /, adj. 1. fully aware and attentive; wide awake; keen: an alert mind. 2. swift; agile; nimble. n. 3. an attitude of vigilance, readiness, or caution, as before an expected attack. 4. a warning or alarm of… …   Universalium

  • bright-eyed — /bruyt uyd /, adj. 1. having bright eyes. 2. alertly eager. 3. bright eyed and bushy tailed, alertly eager; full of energy and enthusiasm: Get a good night s sleep so you ll be bright eyed and bushy tailed in the morning. [1585 95] * * * …   Universalium

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