Associations to the word «Perfunctorily»

Noun

Towel
Nile
Welcome
Stir
Copper
Skin
Hugh
Tent
Guard
Duty
Third
Spoke
Morning
Table
Hand

Adjective

Sorry
Ready
Feeling
Lay

Verb

Bow
Kiss
Salute
Wave
Greet
Toss
Glance
Smile
Search
Nod
Shake
Examine
Answer
Say
Accept

Adverb

Rather

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

We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetition impresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation.

Florence Scovel Shinn