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spoonwise

spoonwise adverb: closely nestled together, like spoons.

Adverb

spoonwise (not comparable)

  1. Closely nestled together, like spoons.
    • Finally, Elaine rolled over and fitted herself spoonwise against the solid wall of Burton's back.1994, Elizabeth Inman, The Rake's Quarry
    • She didn't protest when he put his arms around her, pulling him to her spoonwise, kissing an errant lock of hair as it brushed against his face.1999, Vivian Leiber, Soldier and the Society Girl

Origin of spoonwise

From spoon + -wise.

Questions about spoonwise

What does spoonwise mean?
Spoonwise means closely nestled together, like spoons.
What part of speech is spoonwise?
Spoonwise is an adverb.

Words near spoonwise in the dictionary

  1. spoonula
  2. spoonulas
  3. spoonways
  4. spoonwing
  5. spoonwings
  6. spoonwise
  7. spoonwood
  8. spoonworm
  9. spoonworms
  10. spoonwort
  11. spoony

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