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Definition of reprovingly

reprovingly

/rɪˈpruː.vɪŋ.li/
re · prov · ing · ly
Adjective:reproving
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• adverb

1

In a manner that expresses blame, disapproval, or mild rebuke.

Example

"The librarian glanced reprovingly at the students who were whispering too loudly near the study desks."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the participial adjective 'reproving' and the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The base verb 'reprove' comes via Old French 'reprover' from Late Latin 'reprobare' ('to disapprove' or 'to condemn'), combining 're-' (expressing reversal or opposition) and 'probare' ('to test' or 'to approve').

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