Purringly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Purringly is an adverb meaning With a purring noise or tone.
Meaning
With a purring noise or tone.
Example Sentences
A little travelling clock ticked purringly at her elbow […]
And Dr. Norwood, purringly pleased and self-conscious as a cat caught in the cream, had replied, “Indeed?” with such unsuccess at casualness that he had hastened to add in a confidential tone, “It was a great day for me, Sonia.”
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include crooningly, murmuringly, susurringly, pipingly, liltingly, whistlingly.
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