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Adverbial thusly has 1 sense
  1. thus, thusly, so - in the way indicated; "hold the brush so"; "set up the pieces thus"; (`thusly' is a nonstandard variant)

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Term: Thusly

Definition:

Thusly is an adverb that means in this or that manner. It is often used to describe an action or situation that is being done or explained in a specific way.

Sense 1:

Adverb: In this particular manner; in the following way.

Example sentence: She showed her dissatisfaction by folding her arms and staring at him thusly.

Sense 2:

Adverb: In accordance with what is stated or suggested; consequently.

Example sentence: The horse refused to jump over the fence and thusly lost the race.

Sense 3:

Adverb: In this specific manner or way, often to emphasize the method or way of doing something.

Example sentence: He paints his portraits thusly, using bright colors and bold brushstrokes.

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