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Cursorily Definition & Meaning

cursorily
adverb
  1. without taking pains; "he looked cursorily through the magazine"

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Frequently asked questions

What does cursorily mean?
without taking pains; "he looked cursorily through the magazine"
What part of speech is cursorily?
Cursorily is an adverb.

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