BALMILY

daftly, dottily, balmily, nuttily, wackily

(adverb) in a mildly insane manner; “the old lady is beginning to behave quite dottily”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

balmily (comparative more balmily, superlative most balmily)

In a balmy manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Balm"i*ly, adv.

Definition: In a balmy manner. Coleridge.

BALMY

Balm"y, a.

1. Having the qualities of balm; odoriferous; aromatic; assuaging; soothing; refreshing; mild. "The balmy breeze." Tickell. Tired nature's sweet restorer, balmy sleep ! Young.

2. Producing balm. "The balmy tree." Pope.

Syn.

– Fragrant; sweet-scented; odorous; spicy.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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