summarily

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈsʌmərɪlɪ/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/səˈmɛrəli/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(sə mâr′ə lē, sum′ər ə-)


WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025
sum•mar•i•ly /səˈmɛrəli/USA pronunciation  adv. 
    1. in a prompt and direct manner, esp. without giving advance warning or showing politeness:He was called in and summarily fired.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
sum•mar•i•ly  (sə mâr′ə lē, sum′ər ə-),USA pronunciation adv. 
  1. in a prompt or direct manner;
    immediately;
    straightaway.
  2. without notice;
    precipitately:to be dismissed summarily from one's job.
  • summary + -ly 1520–30

'summarily' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
bounce - confiscate - information - justice of the peace - police state - sheriff court - vigilante

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