What does detainingly mean?
Detainingly means So as to detain or hold back..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adverb
So as to detain or hold back..
The policeman's hand fell detainingly on my shoulder. "Just a moment, sir!" he said.
Use detainingly when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Detainingly means So as to detain or hold back..
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The opposite depends on the specific sense.
The policeman's hand fell detainingly on my shoulder. "Just a moment, sir!" he said.
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