costively
/ˈkɑstɪvli/
adverb
- In a way that shows difficulty passing stool; with constipation.
- He ate costively, avoiding foods that might worsen his condition.
- The patient moved costively, clearly in discomfort.
- She described her symptoms costively to the doctor.
- In a slow, reluctant, or stingy manner.
- She costively agreed to help, but only for a few minutes.
- The committee acted costively, delaying any decision.
- He costively handed over the documents after much hesitation.
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