Grudgingly

adv

adv ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a manner expressing resentment or lack of desire.

    ""This is just a cover story," Clay says to O5-8, not taking his eyes off Marion. "It's a good one, but she's had it worked out in advance." "Clay, lose the piece," says the O5. Grudgingly, Clay does so."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in a grudging manner wordnet

Synonyms

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petulantlypetulantlyreluctantlyunwillingly

Example

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"Tom grudgingly did what Mary asked him to do."

Etymology

From grudging + -ly.

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