OBLIVIOUSLY

Etymology

Adverb

obliviously (comparative more obliviously, superlative most obliviously)

in an oblivious manner

Source: Wiktionary


OBLIVIOUS

Ob*liv"i*ous, a. Etym: [L.obliviosus: cf.F. oblivieux.]

1. Promoting oblivion; causing forgetfulness. "The oblivious pool." Milton. She lay in deep, oblivious slumber. Longfellow.

2. Evincing oblivion; forgetful. Through are both weak in body and oblivious. Latimer.

– Obliv"i*ous*ly, adv.

– Ob*liv"i*ous*ness, n. Foxe.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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