Reassuringly

adv

adv ·5 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a reassuring manner.

    "In the very heart of the herd the din was terrific. It was almost dizzying in its effect. I paused and smiled reassuringly at Maud, for I had recovered my equanimity sooner than she."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in a reassuring manner wordnet

Example

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"Tom squeezed Mary's hand reassuringly."

Etymology

From reassuring + -ly.

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