Falsely (Adverb)
Meaning 1
In an insincerely false manner; "a seduction on my part would land us with the necessity to rise, bathe and dress, chat falsely about this and that, and emerge into the rest of the evening as though nothing had happened".
Examples
- She spoke falsely about her past, hiding the truth behind a charming smile.
- The publicist urged the celebrity to chat falsely with the journalists, downplaying the rumors.
- The suspect answered the detective's questions falsely, denying any involvement in the crime.
- During the campaign, the politician addressed the crowd falsely, making promises he had no intention of keeping.
- The unfaithful spouse tried to laugh falsely and act normally, but the tension was palpable.
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Meaning 2
In an incorrect manner; "to credit Lister with the first formulation of the basic principle of stratigraphy would be to bestow credit falsely".
Examples
- She accused him falsely of cheating on the test by misinterpreting his innocent actions.
- To think that eating less is the key to weight loss would be to assume it falsely, as a healthy diet and regular exercise also play crucial roles.
- His manager reprimanded him falsely for not meeting the deadline when in reality it was a technical issue that caused the delay.
- He has been telling the story of how he saved a person from a fire falsely for years, as the real hero remains unknown.
- To claim that her wealth came from a single investment would be to credit her falsely, as she worked multiple jobs and managed her finances carefully to achieve it.