perfunctorily Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adverb in a set manner without serious attention
    pro forma; as a formality.
    • they answered my letter pro forma
    • he kissed her cheek perfunctorily

WordNet


Per*func"to*ri*ly adverb
Definitions
  1. In a perfunctory manner; formally; carelessly. Boyle.

Webster 1913