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expostulatingly

Definitions

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  • adverb With expostulations.

Etymologies

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expostulating +‎ -ly

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Examples

  • "Oh! Come now, ain't you a little too hard on Rosie," said Mr Snow, expostulatingly.

    Janet's Love and Service 1859

  • "But knowing all you do, my dear Hamilton," said Trevannion, expostulatingly, "you must be strongly prejudiced in your protege's favor to admit a doubt in this case.

    Louis' School Days A Story for Boys

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