How Do You Spell STEALINGLY?

Pronunciation: [stˈiːlɪŋlɪ] (IPA)

"Stealingly" is an adverb that means "in a manner of taking something without permission." The word is spelled /ˈsti.lɪŋ.li/ in IPA phonetic transcription. It is formed by adding the -ly suffix to the verb "stealing," which means to take something unlawfully. The pronunciation of "stealingly" is like "stee-ling-lee," with the primary stress on the second syllable. Though not commonly used, "stealingly" is a legitimate adverb in English language and is listed in most dictionaries.

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Common Misspellings for STEALINGLY

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Etymology of STEALINGLY

The word "stealingly" is derived from the verb "steal". The "ly" suffix is added to the adjective form of "stealing", which means "done in a secret or surreptitious manner". The etymology of "steal" can be traced back to the Old English word "stelan", which has Germanic origins.

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