Approvingly and Adversely

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Approvingly adverb - In an approving manner.

Usage example: she smiled approvingly at the child who was performing onstage

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Adversely is an antonym for approvingly.

Nearby Words: approve, approval, approving

Adversely adverb - In an adverse manner.

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Approvingly is an antonym for adversely.

Nearby Words: adverse, adversity

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