smilingly
smilingly · more smilingly · most smilingly
In a smiling manner; with a smileIn a smiling manner; with a smile.
US/smˈaɪlɪŋli/
» A shameless liar speaks smilingly.
Бесстыдный лжец говорит улыбаясь. — al_ex_an_der
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1 sensesIn a smiling manner; with a smile.
1753, Samuel Richardson, The History of Sir Charles Grandison in a Series of Letters, London: William Miller, 1811, Volume II, Letter 28, p. 279, He looked smilingly serious.
with smiles; in a smiling manner
Examples
2 sentencesA shameless liar speaks smilingly.
ruБесстыдный лжец говорит улыбаясь. — al_ex_an_der
A shameless liar lies smilingly.
Forms
more smilingly, most smilingly| Comparative | more smilingly Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most smilingly |
regular
Antonyms
1 antonymsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb