Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
you have here. The definition of the word
will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
English
Etymology
From perplexed + -ly.
Adverb
perplexedly (comparative more perplexedly, superlative most perplexedly)
- In a confused or puzzled manner.
She looked perplexedly at the raw meat her waiter had set in front of her.
1920, Agatha Christie, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, London: Pan Books, published 1954, page 129:I glanced sideways at him. He was frowning perplexedly, and I drew a deep breath of relief, for the terrible thought that had flashed across my mind was this: that Dr. Bauerstein might have had an accomplice.
Synonyms
Translations
in a confused or puzzled manner