constructively

In a constructive manner.

Adverb

  1. In a constructive manner.
    • In vain did his counsel, striving to make out the derangement to be where, in fact, if anywhere, it was, urge that, to hold otherwise, to hold that such a being as Goneril was sane, this was constructively a libel upon...
    • In general, things which may make an impression in a sex way on the adult are a matter of indifference to the sexually unripe boy. Hence it is quite possible for a father to discuss sex matters with his young son and...
    • Under this new agreement, the parties agree to continue to work constructively and in good faith to manage their relationship until they reach a final "just, equitable, honorable and permanent resolution of their...

    Antonyms: unconstructively

Origin

Etymology tree English constructive Middle English -ly English -ly English constructively From constructive + -ly.

Forms

more constructively most constructively