ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Disapprovingly

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Disapprovingly is an adverb meaning In a disapproving manner.

Meaning

In a disapproving manner.

Example Sentences

'What did you give for that?' 'A shilling, ma'am.' 'Tst! tst! tst!' said the old lady, disapprovingly.

Synonyms for disapprovingly

Depending on context, synonyms include censoriously, condemningly, reprehensively, condemnatorily.

Antonyms for disapprovingly

Common opposites include approvingly.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include unapprovingly, disdainfully, deprecatingly, dismissively, discouragingly, disaffectedly.

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