
Consumptively
UK
/kənˈsʌmp.tɪv.li/
US
/kənˈsʌmp.tɪv.li/

Translation of "consumptively" into Russian
consumptively
AdverbUK
/kənˈsʌmp.tɪv.li/
US
/kənˈsʌmp.tɪv.li/
consumptively
потребительски
He lived consumptively, always buying the latest gadgets.
Он жил потребительски, всегда покупая новейшие гаджеты.
Definitions
consumptively
AdverbUK
/kənˈsʌmp.tɪv.li/
US
/kənˈsʌmp.tɪv.li/
In a manner related to consumption, especially in a way that uses up resources or energy.
The machine operated consumptively, quickly depleting the fuel supply.
In a manner characteristic of someone suffering from consumption (tuberculosis); with a wasting or sickly appearance or cough.
He coughed consumptively into his handkerchief.