singularly
/ˈsɪŋɡjəlɚli/ adverb C2- Strangely; oddly. · He behaved most singularly when we met him last night.
- Extremely; remarkably.
- In the singular number; in terms of a single thing.
- Solely; only; uniquely.
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As they rested under its shade, one of the Travelers said to the other, “What a singularly useless tree is the Plane!
This malignant and terrible contortion, combined with the low forehead, blunt nose, and prognathous jaw gave the dead man a singularly simious and ape-like appearance, which was increased by his writhing, unnatural posture.
As to his voice, prayers, sobs, and imprecations had changed it so that at times it was of a singularly penetrating sweetness, and at others rough and almost hoarse.
It is true, the letter of the Cardinal Spada was singularly circumstantial, and Dantès repeated it to himself, from one end to the other, for he had not forgotten a word.
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