con|fin´ing|ly

con|fin´ing|ly
con|fin|ing «kuhn FY nihng», adjective.
1. that confines; limiting; restricting.
2. that keeps one confined and steadily busy, without opportunity for change, exercise, relaxation, etc.: »

a confining job.

con|fin´ing|ly, adverb.

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