selectly

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English

Etymology

From select +‎ -ly.

Adverb

selectly (comparative more selectly, superlative most selectly)

  1. In a select manner.
    • 1838, The Gardener's Magazine and Register, page 500:
      A very selectly planted garden, in which Lobelia gracilis, Anagallis coccinea grandiflora, and verbenas, made a conspicuous appearance.