Impassively and Plaintively

Impassively

Impassively adverb - In an impassive manner.
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Synonyms for Impassively

Plaintively is an antonym for impassively.

Nearby Words: impassive, impassivity, impassible

Plaintively

Plaintively adverb - With feelings of bitterness or grief.
Usage example: the man sighed plaintively as it became clear that he was getting nowhere with the officious bureacrat

Impassively is an antonym for plaintively.

Nearby Words: plaintive, plaint
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