perennially

English

Etymology

From perennial +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

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Adverb

perennially (comparative more perennially, superlative most perennially)

  1. Year after year (literally: each year).
  2. Constantly; with frequent recurrence.
    • 1867, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, chapter III, in The Gambler, translated by C. J. Hogarth‎[1]:
      Add to that a pair of black eyes with yellowish whites, a proud glance, gleaming teeth, and lips which were perennially pomaded and redolent of musk. As for her dress, it was invariably rich, effective, and chic, yet in good taste.
    • 2013 August 20, Louise Taylor, The Guardian‎[2]:
      The conversation taking place in a cramped corridor at the Stadium of Light had turned to the lack of English players on view on Saturday afternoon. Martin Jol barely paused for thought before answering a perennially vexed question. "It's a problem," said Fulham's manager. "You have to deal with it."
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