adv

selflessly

Selflessly (adv) means In a way that puts others' needs ahead of one's own. Example: “She selflessly gave up her weekend to help them move.”

adv

In a way that puts others' needs ahead of one's own.

"She selflessly gave up her weekend to help them move."

How to use selflessly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishActing with concern for others rather than yourself.

more selflessly comparative, most selflessly superlative

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She _____ gave up her weekend to help them move.

altruistically

altruistically

expressly aimlessly endlessly carelessly hopelessly painlessly fearlessly recklessly helplessly tirelessly ruthlessly needlessly

What does “selflessly” mean?

The word “selflessly” means in a way that puts others' needs ahead of one's own. In plain terms, acting with concern for others rather than yourself.

How do you use “selflessly” in a sentence?

Here is “selflessly” used in a sentence: “She selflessly gave up her weekend to help them move.”

What part of speech is “selflessly”?

“Selflessly” is an adverb.

What is the meaning of selflessly?

"selflessly" (adv) means in a way that puts others' needs ahead of one's own.

altruistically