adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   In a way that leads; as a leading question.

   ""She has to be thin, correct?" Vijay's father continued, asking the question leadingly."

Example

More examples

""She has to be thin, correct?" Vijay's father continued, asking the question leadingly."

Etymology

From leading + -ly.

Related phrases

leading question

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