allowingly

English

Etymology

From Middle English allowingli, equivalent to allowing +‎ -ly.

Adverb

allowingly (comparative more allowingly, superlative most allowingly)

  1. In an allowing or permissive manner
    • 2004, Bruce Hamilton, 120 Paragraphs, page 59:
      Hearts continually beat allowingly and permitted the night to continue its quest.
    • 2012, Iain M. Banks, The Hydrogen Sonata:
      “Not at all,” he agreed, and lay back, exhaling, allowingly.

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