English Reference
Adverb

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.


SIMPLE

The manager summarily dismissed the employee for being late.

CONTEXTUAL

The committee summarily rejected the proposal without even discussing the budget details.

COMPLEX

The judge summarily dismissed the case after the defense presented evidence that the statute of limitations had expired.

But the thousands who remain -- including unaccompanied children who cannot be summarily deported -- are struggling to access food, water, shelter and sanitation while the tiny city's resources are overwhelmed.

The Local· 20 Aug 2026

Two months since Omar Artan was summarily denied entry to a World Cup in which he was supposed to be refereeing.

The Guardian· 5 Aug 2026
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Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Occasional
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