attunely
|a-tune-ly|
🇺🇸
/əˈtuːn/
🇬🇧
/əˈtjuːn/
(attune)
in harmony
Etymology
'attunely' originates from English, specifically formed by adding the adverbial suffix '-ly' to the verb 'attune' (from 'at-' + 'tune').
'attune' developed in English from the prepositional prefix 'at-' (a variant of 'to') combined with 'tune' (from Old English/Middle English forms related to 'tunen'/'tunen', ultimately from Latin/Greek root 'ton-'/'tonos' meaning 'tone' or 'stretch'), and the adverbial form 'attunely' is a later English formation by adding '-ly'.
Initially, related forms meant 'to bring into musical tune' or 'to set the tone'; over time the meaning broadened to 'bring into harmony or into agreement/adjust to', and 'attunely' now means 'in a harmonized or responsive manner'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is attuned or in harmony; sensitively and responsively aligned with someone or something.
She listened attunely to the child's needs and adjusted her response accordingly.
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Last updated: 2025/11/17 03:18
