ILLIBERALLY
intolerantly, illiberally
(adverb) in a narrow-minded manner; “his illiberally biased way of thinking”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
illiberally (comparative more illiberally, superlative most illiberally)
In an illiberal manner.
Source: Wiktionary
Il*lib"er*al*ly, adv.
Definition: In a illiberal manner, ungenerously; uncharitably; parsimoniously.
ILLIBERAL
Il*lib"er*al, a. Etym: [L. illiberalis; pref. il- not + liberalis liberal: cf. F. illibéral.]
1. Not liberal; not free or generous; close; niggardly; mean; sordid. "A thrifty and illiberal hand." Mason.
2. Indicating a lack of breeding, culture, and the like; ignoble; rude; narrow-minded; disingenuous.
3. Not well authorized or elegant; as, illiberal words in Latin. [R.] Chesterfield.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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