answeringly

English

Etymology

From Middle English answeryngly, answeryngli, answeringli, equivalent to answering +‎ -ly.

Adverb

answeringly (comparative more answeringly, superlative most answeringly)

  1. In a way that answers; so as to answer; in reply.
    • 1851, T. S. Arthur, The Lights and Shadows of Real Life:
      There was a slight tremor in his voice, that thrilled, answeringly, a chord in the heart of his questioner.
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