narrowly
/ˈnæɹəʊli/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
In a narrow manner; without flexibility or latitude.
Adverb
Examples
They regarded the new idea rather narrowly.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Closely; by a narrow margin.
Adverb
Examples
They narrowly escaped collision.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “narrowly” mean?
In a narrow manner; without flexibility or latitude.
Is “narrowly” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.