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perfunctorily - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'perfunctorily' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Perfunctorily [ adv.]
- In a perfunctory manner; formally; carelessly.

Meaning of 'perfunctorily' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . perfunctorily [ r]
Meaning (1):
- in a set manner without serious attention; as a formality
Example in sentence:
  • he kissed her cheek perfunctorily;
  • they answered my letter pro forma