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significantly

/sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt.li/ adverb B2
  1. In a significant manner or to a significant extent. · Irene's English significantly improved after taking a year out in Ireland.· The quality of life is significantly higher than it was twenty years ago.
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“Yes, honest—I can certainly say that much for myself,” continued the innkeeper, fairly sustaining the scrutiny of the abbé’s gaze; “I can boast with truth of being an honest man; and,” continued he significantly, with a hand on his breast and shaking his head, “that is more than everyone can say nowadays.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 284 · C1
Monte Cristo smiled significantly.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 788 · C1
“You are wrong,” replied Villefort, significantly; “it is important that you should be seen there.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 721 · C1
The old man looked at her for an instant with an expression of the deepest tenderness, then, turning towards the notary, he significantly winked his eye in token of dissent.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 625 · C1

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