reprovingly
/rɪˈpruːvɪŋli/
adverb
- In a way that expresses criticism or disapproval.
- She shook her head reprovingly at the messy room.
- The librarian spoke reprovingly to the students who were talking too loudly.
- He looked at her reprovingly when she forgot to say thank you.
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