rarely

Not often; infrequently.

In an unusual degree; exceptionally.

With uncommon excellence.

So as to be underdone or only partially cooked: said of meats: as, a roast of beef rarely cooked.

Seldom; not often: as, things rarely seen.

Finely, excellently; remarkably well; with a rare excellence.

In excellent health: in quasi-adjective use. Compare purely in like use.

In a rare manner or degree; seldom; not often.

Finely; excellently; with rare skill. See 3d Rare, 2.