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Selfishly Definition & Meaning

selfishly
adverb
  1. in an egotistical manner; "he behaved egotistically"

"Selfishly" in song lyrics

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  • "some pepole express their love selfishly"
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Frequently asked questions

What does selfishly mean?
in an egotistical manner; "he behaved egotistically"
What part of speech is selfishly?
Selfishly is an adverb.

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