greenly

adj, adv — 3 senses

greenly

adj

Etymology From green + -ly.

1

Characterized by greenness or lushness; verdant.

How then is it possible that Methodism, that is, a religion of the heart, though it flourishes now as a greenly tree, should continue in this state?1999, Marva J. Dawn, A Royal Waste of Time:

Derived terms: greenliness

greenly

adv

Etymology From green + -ly.

1

With a green color.

But within this swarded circle, into which the lime-walk brings us — Whence the beeches rounded greenly, stand away in reverent fear; I will let no music enter, saving what the fountain sings us […]1844, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Lady Geraldine's Courtship:
Sylvia loved dancing, and knew "wall flowers" only by sight; therefore she was busy; her lover's gift shone greenly in bosom, hair, and fleecy skirts[…]1865, Louisa May Alcott, Moods, page 131:

1 more example

What was that gleaming greenly on Mother's hand? A ring . . . Dad's present.1939, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anne of Ingleside:

2

In a naive or immature manner.

They […] proposed that we should join them in a plan to drench the president next morning with freezing water. We consented greenly enough.1880, Robert W. Bigham, Thomas Osmond Summers, Wine and Blood, page 53:

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