What does leadingly mean?
Leadingly means In a way that leads; as a leading question..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adverb
In a way that leads; as a leading question..
"She has to be thin, correct?" Vijay's father continued, asking the question leadingly.
The only snag in the proceedings occurred when the prosecution cross-examined Allison: the defense objected vigorously when the state leadingly asked if it was true that Milam had "been charged and pleaded guilty on quite a number of charges."
Use leadingly when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Leadingly means In a way that leads; as a leading question..
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The opposite depends on the specific sense.
"She has to be thin, correct?" Vijay's father continued, asking the question leadingly.
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