different between jingly vs singly

English

Etymology

jingle +? -y

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?d????li/

Adjective

jingly (comparative jinglier, superlative jingliest)

1. that jingles, having a jingling sound.

English

Etymology

From Middle English senglely. See single.

Adverb

singly (not comparable)

1. In a single or unaccompanied manner; without a companion.
2. Individually; particularly; severally.

   to make men singly and personally good
3. Without partners, companions, or associates; single-handed.

   to attack another singly

4. Honestly; sincerely; simply.
5. (obsolete) Singularly; peculiarly.

Synonyms

• (without a companion): alone, solo; see also Thesaurus:solitarily
• (individually): discretely; see also Thesaurus:individually
• (without partners): unassisted; see also Thesaurus:by oneself
• (honestly): truly, truthfully; see also Thesaurus:honestly
• (peculiarly): oddly; see also Thesaurus:strangely

Translations

References

• singly in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.

Anagrams

• Glynis, lyings, lysing