Antonyms for alertly

Grammar : Adv

Spell : uh-lurt

Phonetic Transcription : əˈlɜrt

Definition of alertly

Origin : 1787, from alert + -ly (2).

As in intelligently : adv cleverly

Example sentences :

She went briskly, alertly, like one with a definite end in view.
Extract from : « Four Girls and a Compact » by Annie Hamilton Donnell

Jim began backing off as soon as he had it in his hand, watching Spence alertly.
Extract from : « The Duke Of Chimney Butte » by G. W. Ogden

He looked at neither of the bad-men, but he was very coolly and alertly on guard.
Extract from : « Oh, You Tex! » by William Macleod Raine

He was alertly watchful for any quick thrust that might find him off guard.
Extract from : « Otherwise Phyllis » by Meredith Nicholson

He did not see the fire smouldering in the squinting eyes so alertly watching him.
Extract from : « Bar-20 Days » by Clarence E. Mulford

Braybrooke looked suddenly surprised and then alertly observant.
Extract from : « December Love » by Robert Hichens

Still,” she bustled on alertly, “we got to give him warning.
Extract from : « The One-Way Trail » by Ridgwell Cullum

But Shirley only laughed gaily at this question, and alertly started up.
Extract from : « Shirley » by Charlotte Bront

He took her arm again and alertly began to work through the throng.
Extract from : « DP » by Arthur Dekker Savage

“Probably he was the one who sent the letter,” said Penny alertly.
Extract from : « Clue of the Silken Ladder » by Mildred A. Wirt

Synonyms for alertly

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