Imperturbably
[,ɪmpɚ'tɝbəbli]
Definition
(adv.) In an imperturbable manner; calmly.
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Examples
- Now, let us see, says Mr. Tulkinghorn, tapping his chin with the key and looking imperturbably at her, how this matter stands. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- I never suggest, returned Mr. Jackson imperturbably. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- She looked at his two sisters, and saw them making signs of derision at each other, and at Darcy, who continued, however, imperturbably grave. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- Well, well, let us see how he gets on, said my friend, imperturbably. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes.
- But I have heard that the crocuses promise well, continued my companion imperturbably. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- But when St. John had mused a few moments he recommenced as imperturbably and with as much acumen as ever. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- I did not say so, said Holmes, imperturbably. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes.
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