Sparringly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Sparringly is an adverb meaning As if sparring; in a combative manner.
Meaning
As if sparring; in a combative manner.
Example Sentences
Woolf makes subjective even her statement that human affairs are subjective; Russell sparringly equates mathematics with divinity.
There was a tense, angry silence as they faced each other sparringly in Abbey's dimly lit lounge, then Dalene hissed accusingly, 'You just don't care, do you?'
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include combatively, skirmishingly, jabbingly, brawlingly, pugilistically, sparsedly.
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