Definition of "factitiously" []

• In a factitious manner. (adverb)

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• "One colleague 'factitiously' suggested that the Final Solution was to euthanize the 'Baby"
• "Gradually, if somewhat factitiously, his life is transformed through the experience, and in turn he enriches the lives of the collection of kindly, slightly bruised French types that constitute his circle."
• "Brightly quips factitiously, “... what a saving of time and of reason there will be, when, instead of inquiring the past actions and propensities of a man, you have only to run over his head with your fingers and become acquainted with his character at once” (2.3.693)."