rarely
/ˈɹɛːli/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: rarelier · rareliest
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Not occurring at a regular interval; seldom; not often.
Adverb
Examples
We rarely go to the theatre.
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
Unusually well; excellently.
Adverb
Examples
After all the schooling, I can finally write rarely now.
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 “rarely” mean?
Not occurring at a regular interval; seldom; not often.
Is “rarely” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.