NYT Dictionary

PETTILY

/ˈpɛ.tə.li/
AdverbPET-ti-lypet-ti-ly · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2026

Meaning

In a petty manner.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree English petty Middle English -ly English -ly English pettily From petty + -ly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

atrociouslyflagrantlygrosslyinsignificantlylightlymeanlymiserablymonstrouslypoorlysuperficially

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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