Encouragingly
[in'kʌridʒiŋli]
Definition
(adv.) in an encouraging manner; '`Go on,' he said encouragingly to his student'.
Edited by Adela--From WordNet
Examples
- Only his playfulness, gen'lm'n,' said the head hostler encouragingly; 'jist kitch hold on him, Villiam. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Peg away, Bob,' said Mr. Allen, to his companion, encouragingly. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- He repays your expense in him, Casaubon, he went on, nodding encouragingly. George Eliot. Middlemarch.
- Wery good, Samivel, there's a good deal in that,' said Mr. Weller encouragingly. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- I said encouragingly. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- Come, look sharp, timber eyelids,' added the other encouragingly. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- I inquired, leading her memory on as encouragingly as I could. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- What a nice party it was last night, Miss Osborne at length began, encouragingly; and--and how you're improved in your dancing, Captain Dobbin. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- Nobody shall hurt you here, poor woman, said Mrs. Bird, encouragingly. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Never blush for it, John, said Mr. Home, encouragingly. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
Edited by Adela