Frowningly

adv

adv ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    While or as if frowning

    ""And by what name is he known?" frowningly inquired the king."

Adverb
  1. 1
    with a frown; while frowning wordnet

Synonyms

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grimly

Example

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""And by what name is he known?" frowningly inquired the king."

Etymology

From frowning + -ly.

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