AFFECTINGLY

affectingly, poignantly, touchingly

(adverb) in a poignant or touching manner; “she spoke poignantly”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

affectingly (comparative more affectingly, superlative most affectingly)

So as to affect in an emotional sense.

Source: Wiktionary


Af*fect"ing*ly, adv.

Definition: In an affecting manner; is a manner to excite emotions.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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2 February 2025

BACK

(adverb) at or to or toward the back or rear; “he moved back”; “tripped when he stepped backward”; “she looked rearward out the window of the car”


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