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reprovingly

/riːˈproʊvɪŋli/ adverb · British & US

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What does reprovingly mean?

adverb

In a reproving manner; in a way that expresses disapproval or reproof.

Example

"She reproved him reprovingly for his careless behavior."

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Words that share this root

reprove reproof reproach rebuke

What's another word for reprovingly?

reproachfully disapprovingly critically rebukingly sternly severely

What's the opposite of reprovingly?

approvingly favorably positively

Rhymes with reprovingly

provingly improvingly lovingly movingly