dilatorily

adverb

dil·​a·​to·​ri·​ly ¦dilə¦tōrə̇lē How to pronounce dilatorily (audio)
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Synonyms of dilatorilynext
: in a dilatory manner

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“Dilatorily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dilatorily. Accessed 13 Dec. 2025.

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