The Collaborative International Dictionary
Prelusively
Prelusive \Pre*lu"sive\, a. [See Prelude.]
Of the nature of a prelude; introductory; indicating that
something of a like kind is to follow. ``Prelusive drops.''
--Thomson.
-- Pre*lu"sive*ly, adv.
Wiktionary
prelusively
adv. In a prelusive manner.
Usage examples of "prelusively".
Elfride prelusively looking with a deal of interest, not unmixed with surprise, at the person towards whom she was to do the duties of hospitality.