different between whistly vs wistly

whistly

English

Etymology 1

whistle +? -ly

Adjective

whistly (comparative more whistly, superlative most whistly)

  1. (informal) Making a whistling sound.

Etymology 2

whist +? -ly

Adverb

whistly (comparative more whistly, superlative most whistly)

  1. (obsolete) silently

Anagrams

  • swithly

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wistly

English

Etymology

Possibly an alternative form of whistly, or whishtly (quietly).

Adverb

wistly (comparative more wistly, superlative most wistly)

  1. (obsolete) In an intent manner, with close attention; intently; attentively.

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