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Pronunciation varies by accent · adverb
In a commendatory manner; in such a way as to commend or compliment..
1859, “Dodge’s improved open fire-grate,” Scientific American, New Series, Volume 1, No. 1, 2 July, 1859, p. 6, […] the one which we have had for some time enables us to speak thus commendatorily of its advantages.
Then as if assuming the matter is settled and everybody has agreed, he places his hands commendatorily on the backs of the men he is standing between […]
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Commendatorily means In a commendatory manner; in such a way as to commend or compliment..
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1859, “Dodge’s improved open fire-grate,” Scientific American, New Series, Volume 1, No. 1, 2 July, 1859, p. 6, […] the one which we have had for some time enables us to speak thus commendatorily of its advantages.
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