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flimsily

/ˈflɪm.zɪ.li/

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adverb

/ˈflɪm.zɪ.li/C1formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее «слабо, непрочно или плохо сконструированным образом». Описывает действия или объекты, которым не хватает прочности, основательности или убедительности.

An adverb meaning "in a weak, insubstantial, or poorly constructed manner." It describes actions or objects that lack strength, solidity, or convincing quality.

  1. In a weak or fragile mannerB2formal

    Done in a way that lacks strength, solidity, or durability.

    ruНепрочно

    • The tent was flimsily constructed and collapsed in the wind.
    • She flimsily attached the handle to the door.
    • The evidence was flimsily presented and easily dismissed.

    Synonymsdelicatelyinsubstantiallyshakilyslightinglytenuouslythinlyweakly

    Antonymsfirmlyrobustlysolidlystronglysturdily

  2. In a unconvincing or weak mannerC1formal

    Done in a way that lacks substance, logic, or credibility.

    ruНеубедительно

    • He flimsily argued his case without any supporting facts.
    • The excuse was flimsily made and no one believed it.
    • The plot of the movie was flimsily developed.

    Synonymsfeeblyimplausiblyinadequatelyinsubstantiallypoorlyshakilytenuouslythinlyunconvincinglyweakly

    Antonymsconvincinglyfirmlysolidlystronglysubstantially

Forms
  • more flimsily comparative form
  • most flimsily superlative form
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