summarily
adv. C1 Advanced US //səˈmɛɹɪɫi// UK //sʌmˈɛɹəli// sum·mar·i·ly
adv. to do something quickly and without any delay or discussion. You use this when a decision is made right away, often because it is very important or serious.
adv. to act or decide immediately and without further consideration. Often implies a lack of deliberation or a sense of finality.
The manager summarily dismissed the employee for being late.
The committee summarily rejected the proposal without even discussing the budget details.
The judge summarily dismissed the case after the defense presented evidence that the statute of limitations had expired.
- Nounsummary
- Adverbsummarily