Definition

In a manner that involves light rain or drizzle.

Example

The weather was drizzlingly wet, making it a perfect day to stay indoors.

Conversation

I love walking in the park when it's drizzlingly wet outside.

Really? I find it a bit gloomy to be out in the rain.

But there's something refreshing about it, don't you think?

I guess if you have the right gear, it can be quite nice.

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Root Explanation

Drizzlingly is formed from "drizzle" (from Middle English *drisslen*, meaning to fall in drops) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word describes the manner in which something falls lightly in drops, like rain.

Memory Tip

Imagine rain that falls in small drops, or 'drizzles', and think of the '-ly' as describing how it happens. This helps you remember that 'drizzlingly' means in a manner that resembles light rain.

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