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constrainedly

constrainedly adverb: in a constrained manner; subject to constraint.

Adverb

constrainedly (comparative more constrainedly, superlative most constrainedly)

  1. in a constrained manner; subject to constraint
    • As his glance met that of Mr. Calvert, he bowed constrainedly, and the red of his face deepened.1903, Carter Goodloe, Calvert of Strathore

Forms of constrainedly

comparativemore constrainedly
superlativemost constrainedly

Origin of constrainedly

From constrained + -ly.

Questions about constrainedly

What does constrainedly mean?
Constrainedly means in a constrained manner; subject to constraint.
What part of speech is constrainedly?
Constrainedly is an adverb.

Words near constrainedly in the dictionary

  1. constr
  2. constr.
  3. constrain
  4. constrainable
  5. constrained
  6. constrainedly
  7. constrainedness
  8. constrainer
  9. constrainers
  10. constrainest
  11. constraineth

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