chidingly en · ADV
Etymology
Etymology tree English chiding Middle English -ly English -ly English chidingly From chiding + -ly.
Meanings
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In a chiding manner.
"You shouldn't have stayed up so long," she said chidingly.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more chidingly | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most chidingly | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |