FECKLY Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

feckly

adverb

ˈfek-lē

Definition of feckly

chiefly Scottish

as in almost

very close to but not completely an Edinburgh hotel that is feckly new

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Mediators of the deal, led by Pakistan and Qatar, will almost certainly now be hurriedly trying to get the agreement back on the rails.

— Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
In fact, the idea of splitting atoms for propulsion and power was being seriously considered almost as soon as the first atomic explosions were made public.

— David Szondy July 07, New Atlas, 8 July 2026

Definition of almost

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Shipping traffic through the strait practically ground to a halt after the start of the war, as Iranian forces choked off vital energy supplies from the Middle East, sending oil prices soaring.

— Azhar Sukri, CNBC, 11 July 2026
The reality showed that there was practically nothing to fear.

— Zuri Primos July 11, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026

Definition of practically

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Plans for a data center in Henderson County are apparently on hold for now after the developer did not provide justification for a request to pull a maximum of nearly 2 billion gallons of water a year from Cedar Creek Lake.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026
Then the group will take a nice – and well-deserved – break for a little bit after their nearly year-long tour and releasing music in between.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of nearly

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Speaking on the eve of their World Cup quarterfinal match against Norway, Kane confirmed the round took place in Palm Beach, Florida, about 18 months ago.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 July 2026
In Solana Beach, the city has only permitted 215 housing units this decade, about a quarter of the 875 units mandated by the state by 2029, according to city data.

— Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026

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