Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
truantly
Adverb
/ˈtruːəntli/
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Definition
In a manner that involves being absent without permission, especially from school.
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Examples
- He was truantly wandering the streets instead of attending his classes.
- She spent the day truantly exploring the city with her friends.
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Meaning
The adverb “truantly” describes the act of skipping school or being away from an obligation without a valid reason.
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Synonyms
- Skiving
- Cutting class
- Skipping