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TENUOUSLY

(adverb)

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There is 1 meaning of the word Tenuously.

Tenuously - as an adverb

In a tenuous manner

Example: "His works tenuously survive in the minds of a few scholars"

Example Sentences

"The fragile rope held on tenuously, with everyone holding their breath."
"The tenuously built sandcastle collapsed as soon as the wave crashed into it."
"The two neighbors had only tenuously spoken a few times."
"She held onto her tenuously hidden hopes of success."
"His tenuously built career was at risk of collapsing."
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Word Game Points

Is TENUOUSLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tenuously is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TENUOUSLY has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is TENUOUSLY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tenuously is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TENUOUSLY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is TENUOUSLY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tenuously is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TENUOUSLY has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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