smally

1 of 2

adverb

smal·​ly

ˈsmȯlē

1

obsolete : minutely, scantily

2

obsolete : in a small quantity, degree, or manner

also : not numerously or largely

3

: on a small scale : delicately, finely, slenderly

smally built

smally

2 of 2

adjective

ˈsmȯlē,

ˈsmälē,

-li

chiefly dialectal

: rather small

Word History

Etymology

Adverb

Middle English, from smal small + -ly

Adjective

small entry 1 + -y

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