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PERFUNCTORILY
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I. (adverb)
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a set manner without serious attention; as a formality
Example:
he kissed her cheek perfunctorily
Synonyms:
perfunctorily; pro forma
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Pertainym:
perfunctory (hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough)