The Collaborative International Dictionary
Reprovingly
Reprovingly \Re*prov"ing*ly\, adv. In a reproving manner.
Wiktionary
reprovingly
adv. In a reproving manner.
WordNet
reprovingly
adv. in a reproving or reproachful manner; "she spoke to him reprovingly" [syn: reproachfully]
Usage examples of "reprovingly".
He was tempted to wag his head reprovingly, but his telephone conversation temporarily precluded any such display of emotion.
Hugh closed the door, but not before James shook his head reprovingly at him.
Aunt Augusta, who was seated beside her looking very much the grande dame in lavender satin, whispered reprovingly as Claire recovered.
At the moment, however, she did not look particularly happy as she shook her head reprovingly at her younger sister.