seldom

Definition

  • adverb: not often
  • adverb: in few instances
  • synonyms: rarely, rare, infrequent

Examples

  • I have seldom had to wait so long. = ('somewhat formal') 'Seldom' have I had to wait so long.

  • This type of turtle 'seldom' grows over four inches in length.

  • We seldom agree. = ('somewhat formal') 'Seldom' do we agree.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) What do we gotta do? I don't know! Come on! It's my turn with the bottle. God, sorry Richmond, sorry. I always forget you work here. Yeah. I seldom normally come out this far, only could you have a word with Moss and Roy? Ever since they got famous, they've been at each other's throats. - Famous? (..)
    2006 TvShow: The IT Crowd Title: Aunt Irma Visits Season: 1 Episode 6