English

Adverb

confirmingly ‎(comparative more confirmingly, superlative most confirmingly)

1. So as to confirm; in a confirming manner.
   • 1994, Anne Provoost, My Aunt is a Pilot Whale (page 153)

     “There's quite a variety of whales here,” Robert said. Gerd nodded confirmingly.

   • 2004, Alan Hollinghurst, The Line of Beauty, Bloomsbury, 2005, Chapter 5,

     Gerald played along and said, “Hello, Barry,” and not only seized his hand but covered it confirmingly with his other hand, as if he was canvassing […]