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selfishly
Selfishly (adv) means In a way that shows concern only for oneself, without regard for others. Example: “He selfishly kept the good news to himself for days.”
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In a way that shows concern only for oneself, without regard for others.
"He selfishly kept the good news to himself for days."
How to use selfishly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing something in a way that only considers your own interest.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more selfishly
- Superlative
- most selfishly
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Synonyms
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egotistically
Antonyms
unselfishly
Rhymes for selfishly
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What does “selfishly” mean?
The word “selfishly” means in a way that shows concern only for oneself, without regard for others. In plain terms, doing something in a way that only considers your own interest.
How do you use “selfishly” in a sentence?
Here is “selfishly” used in a sentence: “He selfishly kept the good news to himself for days.”
What is the opposite of “selfishly”?
The opposite of “selfishly” — its antonyms — is unselfishly.
What part of speech is “selfishly”?
“Selfishly” is an adverb.
