Suggestfully

adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    Synonym of suggestively. rare

    ""You have made a mistake in the way you have gone about things. Now I don't mind giving a little money for services rendered, and if you have come here to tell me what you know about Dr. Links, we'll begin to talk business. […] Now out with the truth and I'll make you glad you came,"—and Burbank jingled suggestfully, the silver pieces in his trousers pocket."

Example

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""You have made a mistake in the way you have gone about things. Now I don't mind giving a little money for services rendered, and if you have come here to tell me what you know about Dr. Links, we'll begin to talk business. […] Now out with the truth and I'll make you glad you came,"—and Burbank jingled suggestfully, the silver pieces in his trousers pocket."

Etymology

From suggestful + -ly.

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