Definitions

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  • adverb In a way that betrays or reveals.

Etymologies

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betraying +‎ -ly

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Examples

  • "Kelsier!" she said with an urgent whisper — one that sounded betrayingly loud to her enhanced ears.

    Mistborn Sanderson_Brandon 2006

  • She cursed the increased beat of her heart, for she knew that the blood rose betrayingly to her face as well.

    Ship Of Destiny Hobb, Robin 2000

  • His mouth, she saw; was firm, although his lower lip had a betrayingly sensuous curve, and his teeth were very white.

    The Tycoon's Mistress Craven, Sara 2000

  • His mouth, she saw; was firm, although his lower lip had a betrayingly sensuous curve, and his teeth were very white.

    The Tycoon's Mistress Craven, Sara 2000

  • "You mean ... because of my father," she whispered betrayingly.

    Passionate Relationship Jordan, Penny 1997

  •  Only when his fingers brushed the exposed curve of her breast did she move, trying to stop the colour rising betrayingly in her cheeks.

    Falcon's Prey Jordan, Penny 1997

  • A tiny nerve flickered betrayingly beneath his skin, his eyes reflecting the heat she could feel beating through her own body.

    Desire for Revenge Jordan, Penny 1997

  • She could see Helen Steadings she had just managed to recall the woman's name looking speculatively at her and taking in the significance of the silk dress she had been wearing yesterday afternoon and was still wearing this morning, and Rosie felt her face start to burn painfully and betrayingly.

    Yesterday's Echoes Jordan, Penny 1993

  • She tensed on the threshold to the sitting - room, her eyes going instinctively and betrayingly to the Knole settee.

    Yesterday's Echoes Jordan, Penny 1993

  • Rosie felt her stomach muscles tense and prayed that her facial muscles weren't reacting equally betrayingly.

    Yesterday's Echoes Jordan, Penny 1993

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