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FROWNINGLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does frowningly mean?
• FROWNINGLY (adverb)
The adverb FROWNINGLY has 1 sense:
1. with a frown; while frowning
Familiarity information: FROWNINGLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
With a frown; while frowning
Context example:
he looked at her frowningly
Pertainym:
frowning (showing displeasure or anger)
Context examples
I filled a wine-glass (I saw Miss Ingram watch me frowningly as I did so: she thought I was taking a liberty, I daresay), and I returned to the library.
(Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Brontë)
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