Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

childlessly

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: child-less-ly
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

In a childless way; without children.

Example Sentences

"Cairncross was long married, but childlessly; indications were that that was due to a flaw in him, not his wife."

Etymology

From childless + -ly.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: childless

Questions

What does childlessly mean?: In a childless way; without children.
Where does childlessly come from?: From childless + -ly.

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