Constrainedly
adv
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 in a constrained manner; subject to constraint
"As his glance met that of Mr. Calvert, he bowed constrainedly, and the red of his face deepened."
Adverb
- 1 in a constrained manner wordnet
Antonyms
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More examples"As his glance met that of Mr. Calvert, he bowed constrainedly, and the red of his face deepened."
Etymology
From constrained + -ly.