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Adverbial balmily has 1 sense
- daftly, dottily, balmily, nuttily, wackily - in a mildly insane manner; "the old lady is beginning to behave quite dottily"
Derived from adjective balmy1
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Balmily
Definition:
Balmily is an adverb that describes something done in a soothing, comforting, or pleasantly mild manner.
Sense 1:
Used to describe a soothing action or a calming atmosphere.
Example sentences:
- She applied the ointment balmily on her sunburnt skin to relieve the pain.
- The gentle breeze blew balmily through the open window, making the room feel tranquil.
Sense 2:
Used to describe the mildness or moderation of something.
Example sentences:
- The chef spiced the dish balmily to ensure it was not too overpowering for sensitive taste buds.
- Despite the scorching heat outside, the air conditioner cooled the room balmily, creating a comfortable environment.
Sense 3:
(Local usage) Used to emphasize a local or regional term referring to a soothing or healing substance.
Example sentences:
- In traditional medicine, she applied a homemade balmily made of herbs to her sore muscles.
- Local folklore suggests that the balmily extracted from a specific tree in the forest has miraculous healing properties.
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