Brokenly
[brәukәnli]
Definition
(adv.) In a broken, interrupted manner; in a broken state; in broken language.
Checker: Rowena
Examples
- A bright, a glorious smile passed over her face, and she said, brokenly,--O! Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- His lips moved at intervals, as parts of the hymn fell brokenly from them. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Miss Bart released her, and stood breathing brokenly, like one who has gained shelter after a long flight. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
Checker: Rowena