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Webster 1913 Edition


Frowningly

Frown′ing-ly

,
adv.
In a frowning manner.

Webster 1828 Edition


Frowningly

FROWN'INGLY

,
adv.
Sternly; with a look of displeasure.

Definition 2024


frowningly

frowningly

English

Adverb

frowningly (comparative more frowningly, superlative most frowningly)

  1. While or as if frowning
    • 1907, Erasmus W. Jones, The Young Captives:
      "And by what name is he known?" frowningly inquired the king.
    • 1909, Ralph Henry Barbour, The Lilac Girl:
      "I'm sorry to hear you say that," said Wade, frowningly.
    • 1913, Ethel May Dell, The Rocks of Valpre:
      She looked at him frowningly.