Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In a protesting manner; by way of protesting.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adverb By way of protesting.
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- adverb
unwillingly , withprotests
Etymologies
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Examples
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Somewhat startled, Nelly sprang up and moved around to the other side, back of him, although she called protestingly, "Gracious, you're not
The Brimming Cup Dorothy Canfield Fisher 1918
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Mrs. Day, cut to the quick, called protestingly upon her husband's name.
Mrs. Day's Daughters Mary E. Mann
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They went protestingly, but their voices were not loud.
Chapter 20 2010
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She made a moue of distaste and raised a hand protestingly.
Chapter 20 2010
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Michael sank down obediently, but protestingly; and he had eyes only for the horse's antics, while all his muscles were gathered tensely to spring in case the horse threatened injury to Harley again.
CHAPTER XXXVI 2010
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"But I don't want to marry him," Loretta broke forth protestingly.
A WICKED WOMAN 2010
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A way was made for the Frenchman forthwith, and he was pushed and shoved, protestingly, to the front.
CHAPTER 28 2010
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On its sweeter side, Laurencia's duets with her boyfriend Frondoso come alive with feisty, vernacular detail: she splashes water in his face as she washes her sheets in the mountain stream; she wriggles protestingly when he swoops her into a high lift.
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And then a voice from the next room on our left spoke protestingly.
"A Leak in the Fountain of Youth" by Amelia Reynolds Long, part 3 Johnny Pez 2010
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"Don't tell me that Gussie's gone and got himself into trouble again!" he exclaimed protestingly.
Archive 2010-01-01 Johnny Pez 2010
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