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remonstratively

Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • In a remonstrative manner: remonstrantly.

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  • adverb In a manner characterized by remonstration.

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Examples

  • "Stop it," he interrupted quickly, remonstratively.

    Antrax Brooks, Terry 2001

  • [Illustration: TROPHIES FROM MR. BALLANTYNE'S TRAVELS.] "No, no, not '_laugh_,'" said I, remonstratively.

    The Idler Magazine, Volume III, June 1893 An Illustrated Monthly Various

  • "He makes Clameur, George," said Philip Tanquerel remonstratively.

    Carette of Sark John Oxenham 1896

  • "Couldn't you let me shunt over a truck t'other side _now_, Sam?" asked its driver remonstratively.

    The Iron Horse 1859

  • "May, dear, I wonder that you can make such an admission!" said the mother remonstratively.

    Blue Lights Hot Work in the Soudan 1859

  • "But -- but, ye'll catch yer death o 'cauld, if ye don't!" he said, remonstratively, as he stood bottle and glass in hand.

    The Eagle Cliff 1859

  • "No, no, Peterkin did not ` _laugh_, '" said I remonstratively.

    Personal Reminiscences in Book Making and Some Short Stories 1859

  • French and Irish yawns are very similar, the only difference being, that whereas the Frenchman finishes the yawn resignedly, and springs to his legs, the Irishman finishes it with an energetic gasp, as if he were hurling it remonstratively into the face of Fate, turns round again and shuts his eyes doggedly -- a piece of bravado which he _knows_ is useless and of very short duration.

    The Young Fur Traders 1859

  • "You've no occasion to be so sharp, sir," said John, remonstratively.

    Jarwin and Cuffy 1859

  • "You are wet through, dear, and so is Charlie," said Guy, remonstratively.

    The Lifeboat 1859

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