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purringly en · ADV

Etymology

From purring + -ly.

Meanings

1. With a purring noise or tone.
   • And Dr. Norwood, purringly pleased and self-conscious as a cat caught in the cream, had replied, “Indeed?” with such unsuccess at casualness that he had hastened to add in a confidential tone, “It was a great day for me, Sonia.” 1935, Lloyd C. Douglas, chapter 13, in Green Light, London: Pan Books, published 1966, page 196:
   • A little travelling clock ticked purringly at her elbow […] 1920, Edith Wharton, The Age of Innocence, Book 1, Chapter 12:

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