What does reproachfully mean?
Reproachfully means In a reproachful manner..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adverb
In a reproachful manner..
“Won’t you tell me a story, while we are resting?” asked the child. The Scarecrow looked at her reproachfully, and answered, “My life has been so short that I really know nothing whatever. […]
Use reproachfully when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Reproachfully means In a reproachful manner..
Common synonyms include reprovingly.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
“Won’t you tell me a story, while we are resting?” asked the child. The Scarecrow looked at her reproachfully, and answered, “My life has been so short that I really know nothing whatever. […]
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