NYT Dictionary

ATONALLY

/ˈeɪtoʊnlliː/
AdverbA-ton-al-lya-ton-al-ly · 4 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2023, 2025

Meaning

In an atonal manner; without tone.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree English atonal Middle English -ly English -ly English atonally From atonal + -ly.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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