Glancingly — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective adverb /ˈglan(t)-siŋ/ glanc·ing

Meaning & Definition of Glancingly

Glancingly (adjective)

  1. hitting so as to glance off
  2. incidental, indirect

Glancingly (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in haphazardly, automatically

    similar: automatically, haphazardly, headfirst, headily, hotheadedly, impatiently, impetuously, impulsively, recklessly, thoughtlessly, impromptu, spontaneously, cursorily, hastily, headlong, hotfoot, hurriedly, pell-mell, precipitately, precipitously, rashly, abruptly, suddenly, offhand, offhandedly
    opposite: deliberately, studiedly, calculatingly, circumspectly, designedly, falteringly, haltingly, hesitantly, hesitatingly, tentatively, leisurely, slowly

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Glancingly

The most common words with a similar meaning to Glancingly:

automatically, haphazardly, headfirst, headily, hotheadedly, impatiently, impetuously, impulsively, recklessly, thoughtlessly, impromptu, spontaneously, cursorily, hastily, headlong, hotfoot, hurriedly, pell-mell, precipitately, precipitously, rashly, abruptly, suddenly, offhand, offhandedly

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Glancingly

Words with the opposite meaning of Glancingly:

deliberately, studiedly, calculatingly, circumspectly, designedly, falteringly, haltingly, hesitantly, hesitatingly, tentatively, leisurely, slowly

Word Forms of Glancingly

Derived words: glancingly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Glancingly

First known use: circa 1541

Frequently Asked Questions about Glancingly

What does "Glancingly" mean?

"Glancingly" means hitting so as to glance off. As an an adjective and an adverb, it is defined as: hitting so as to glance off.

What is another word for "Glancingly"?

Other words for "Glancingly" include automatically, haphazardly, headfirst, headily, hotheadedly, impatiently, impetuously and impulsively. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Glancingly" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Glancingly"?

There are 25 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Glancingly". Common alternatives include automatically, haphazardly, headfirst, headily, hotheadedly, impatiently, impetuously, impulsively, recklessly and thoughtlessly.

What is the opposite of "Glancingly"?

Antonyms of "Glancingly" include deliberately, studiedly, calculatingly, circumspectly, designedly, falteringly, haltingly and hesitantly.

Is "Glancingly" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Glancingly" can be used as an adjective and an adverb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Glancingly"?

"Glancingly" is pronounced /ˈglan(t)-siŋ/ and divided into syllables as glanc·ing.

What is the origin of the word "Glancingly"?

First known use: circa 1541.

What is another word for "Glancingly" meaning "as in haphazardly, automatically"?

When "Glancingly" (adverb) means as in haphazardly, automatically, synonyms include automatically, haphazardly, headfirst, headily, hotheadedly and impatiently. Opposites in this sense include deliberately, studiedly, calculatingly and circumspectly.