† oˈpinionately, adv. Obs.
[f. opinionate a. + -ly2.]
a. In the way of opinion; in one's own opinion. b. In an opinionated manner; obstinately.
| 1627–77 Feltham Resolves i. lxxxv. 131 Where either are only opinionately wise. 1647 Sectary Dissected 14 If you opinionatly persecute the house of Abimelech, a fire may issue thence..and consume you. 1704 Faction Display'd x. 151 A gay, pragmatical, pretending Fool, Opinionately wise, and pertly dull. |