perfunctorily

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Adverbial perfunctorily has 1 sense

perfunctorily, as a formality, pro forma - in a set manner without serious attention; "they answered my letter pro forma"; "he kissed her cheek perfunctorily"
Derived from adjective perfunctory₁

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Perfunctorily

Definition: Performed with little interest or enthusiasm; done as a matter of routine or formality.

Examples:

She answered the phone perfunctorily, not really paying attention to the caller's questions.
The chef prepared the dish perfunctorily, resulting in a poorly presented and tasteless meal.
He signed the documents perfunctorily, not bothering to read the fine print.

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