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Cavalierly Definition & Meaning

cavalierly
adverb
  1. in a proud and domineering manner; "he treated his staff cavalierly"

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What does cavalierly mean?
in a proud and domineering manner; "he treated his staff cavalierly"
What part of speech is cavalierly?
Cavalierly is an adverb.

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