adv. [f. prec. + -LY2.] In the manner of a convalescent; with increasing strength or vigor.
1846. Worcester cites Q. Rev.
1859. F. Greenwood, in Welcome Guest, 227/2. Clara took her wing convalescently, picked the bones, and appeared hungry and human altogether.
1864. in Alexandria Gaz., 18 June, 2/1. I see my name reported in the lists of deaths at this hospital. I knew it was a lie as soon as I saw it. Hereafter when you hear of my death, write me and find out if it so before publishing it. Yours, convalescently, Michael Butler, Company I, 47th Ohio.
1902. Sarah P. McLean Greene, Winslow Plain, vii. 82. He took one of his matches, scratched it in a purely overt manner on his desk, and, dreamily tasting it, so burned his little, lying tongue that he pursued his lesson, later, with that member lolling convalescently from his mouth.
