NYT Dictionary

TAMELY

/ˈteɪmli/
AdverbTAME-lytame-ly · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2023

Meaning

In a tame manner.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree English tame Middle English -ly English -ly English tamely From tame + -ly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

gentlymeeklymildlyquietly

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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