frowningly
While or as if frowning
Adverb
- While or as if frowning
- "And by what name is he known?" frowningly inquired the king. - 1907, Erasmus W. Jones, The Young Captives:
- "I'm sorry to hear you say that," said Wade, frowningly. - 1909, Ralph Henry Barbour, The Lilac Girl:
- She looked at him frowningly. - 1913, Ethel May Dell, The Rocks of Valpre:
Origin
From frowning + -ly.