Definition

In a manner that is characterized by gas or gas-like qualities.

Example

The balloon floated gassily in the air, swaying gently with the breeze.

Conversation

Did you hear that noise coming from the kitchen?

Yeah, it sounded like someone was cooking gassily.

I wonder if they accidentally left the stove on too high.

Hopefully, it’s nothing serious; I'll check it out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'gassily' is derived from 'gassy' (from the word 'gas', which comes from the Greek 'khaos', meaning empty space or void) and the suffix '-ly' (meaning in a manner of). Therefore, 'gassily' means in a manner that is characterized by gas or gaseous qualities.

Memory Tip

Think of 'gassy' describing something that is full of gas, and the '-ly' indicates the manner, so 'gassily' means behaving or occurring in a way that is full of gas.

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