Op″ta‐tive‐ly, adv. In an optative manner; with the expression of desire.
God blesseth man imperatively, and man blesseth God optatively. Bp. Hall.
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Webster's Dictionary 1913
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, C. & G. Merriam Co., 1913.