ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Restrainingly

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Restrainingly is an adverb meaning So as to restrain or hold back.

Meaning

So as to restrain or hold back.

Example Sentences

[…] Brown laid his hand restrainingly upon the gallant skipper's arm.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include detainingly, constrainingly, restrictively, retardively, retardingly, inhibitingly.

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