dilatorily, adv.
(ˈdɪlətərɪlɪ)
[f. dilatory a.1 + -ly2.]
In a dilatory manner; delayingly.
| 1700 Tyrrell Hist. Eng. II. 873 The Prelates answered him dilatorily. 1781 Johnson in Boswell Life (1848) 665/1, I wrote in my usual way, dilatorily and hastily, unwilling to work, and working with vigour and haste. 1849 Lowell Lett. I. 167, I remain very sincerely (and dilatorily) Your friend. |