Constrainedly

adv

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Definitions

Adverb
  1. 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. 1
    in a constrained manner wordnet

Synonyms

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stintedlystintedly

Example

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"As his glance met that of Mr. Calvert, he bowed constrainedly, and the red of his face deepened."

Etymology

From constrained + -ly.

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