callingly en · ADV
Etymology
From calling + -ly.
Meanings
-
So as to call or summon
Last night his car horn down at the head of the cove had sounded patiently, callingly, for most of an hour.
1957, Borden Deal, Dunbar's Cove:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most callingly | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more callingly | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |