Definitions for rarely

rarely rare·ly

Spelling: [rair-lee]
IPA: /ˈrɛər li/

Rarely is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 80 anagrams from letters in rarely (aelrry).

Definitions for rarely

adverb

  1. on rare occasions; infrequently; seldom:
  2. exceptionally; in an unusual degree.
  3. unusually or remarkably well; excellent.

Origin of rarely

First recorded in 1515-25; rare1 + -ly

Examples for rarely

This was an unusual event, as he rarely interfered with them during play hours.

Found all too rarely, he is never shelved, for the reason that life cannot do without him.

In this affair real meanings are rarely conveyed except by silences.

They were kind-hearted and rarely did anything that was cruel.

They had rarely seen their own fathers carry small children unless their mothers were ill.

“Moving on” from the death of a loved one is rarely uniform.

Mary is rarely just Mary in this selection—she is almost always depicted with her newborn or dead son.

The penalty is only rarely imposed, as members often resign before they can be voted out of Congress.

In Kabul you rarely see people shouting at each other or getting angry in public.

rarely has there been exhibited so complete a combination of qualities in statesmanship.

Word Value for rarely
Scrable

9

Words with friends

9

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