reproachfully

Thân thiện

She looked at him reproachfully when he arrived late.

Definition

Adverb: * In a manner that expresses disapproval, blame, or disappointment. It describes how someone says or does something to convey criticism or a sense of having been let down.

Usage

The adverb "reproachfully" is used to modify a verb (often a verb of speaking, looking, or acting) to describe the manner in which an action is performed. It indicates the action is done with a tone or attitude of reproach.

Examples

• She looked at him reproachfully when he arrived late.
• "You promised," he said reproachfully.
• The teacher shook her head reproachfully at the unfinished homework.

Advanced Usage

• With implied reproach: The criticism is not always stated directly but is clearly understood from the tone or context.
  • He sighed reproachfully, making his disappointment felt without words.
• In narrative description: Used to convey a character's judgmental or disappointed attitude.
  • Her reproachfully silent presence in the room was more powerful than any shouted argument.

Variants and Related Words

• Reproach (noun/verb): The act or expression of criticism or disappointment.
  • Noun: His behavior was a reproach to the family name.
  • Verb: She reproached him for his forgetfulness.
• Reproachful (adjective): Full of or expressing reproach.
  • He gave me a reproachful glance.

Synonyms

• Disapprovingly: In a manner showing disapproval.
• Censoriously: In a severely critical manner.
• Admonishingly: In a manner that warns or reprimands someone firmly.

Antonyms

• Approvingly: In a manner showing approval or agreement.
• Complimentarily: In a praising manner.
• Encouragingly: In a manner that gives support, confidence, or hope.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a reproving or reproachful manner
   • she spoke to him reprovingly

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