backwardly

UK
/ˈbækwədli/
US
/ˈbæk.wɚd.li/

Translations

backwardlyadverb
UK
/ˈbækwədli/
US
/ˈbæk.wɚd.li/
à reculons
The car moved backwardly out of the driveway.
La voiture est sortie de l'allée à reculons.
avec retardS'emploie pour parler d'un développement lent ou d'un retard par rapport à une norme.
The region developed backwardly compared to the rest of the country.
La région s'est développée avec retard par rapport au reste du pays.
timidementEmploi rare, littéraire ou stylistique.
He spoke backwardly, hardly raising his eyes from the floor.
Il parlait timidement, levant à peine les yeux du sol.
Additional translations
en arrière

Definitions

backwardlyadverb
In a manner that is behind or in reverse.
The car moved backwardly out of the driveway.
In a way that is slow to progress or develop.
The technology in the rural area developed backwardly compared to the city.
In a shy or bashful manner; timidly.
He spoke backwardly, hardly raising his eyes from the floor.