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FRACTIOUSLY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

In a fractious manner

Example:

the horse was behaving fractiously and refused to jump

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

fractious (stubbornly resistant to authority or control)

Sense 2

Meaning:

In a peevish manner

Synonyms:

fractiously; peevishly; querulously

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

fractious (easily irritated or annoyed)

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