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Definition of reproachfully

reproachfully

/rɪˈproʊtʃ.fəl.i/
re · proach · ful · ly
Adjective:reproachful
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• adverb

1

In a manner that expresses disapproval, disappointment, or gentle blame.

Example

"She looked at him reproachfully after he forgot their anniversary for the second year in a row."

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• Nearby Words

reproach
reproachable
reproachful
reproachfully
reproachingly
reprocess
reprocessing

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective "reproachful" plus the adverbial suffix "-ly," ultimately deriving from Old French "reprochier" (to blame or bring back up to someone), from Vulgar Latin "repropiare" (to bring near).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reproachfully. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reproachfully
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