Associations to the word «Perfunctorily»

Wiktionary

PERFUNCTORILY, adverb. In a perfunctory manner, without interest or concern for quality.

Dictionary definition

PERFUNCTORILY, adverb. In a set manner without serious attention; "they answered my letter pro forma"; "he kissed her cheek perfunctorily".

Wise words

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