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complainingly

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \kəm-ˈplān\
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \kəm-ˈplān\

Definition of complainingly word

  • noun complainingly In a complaining manner; peevishly. 1

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Parts of speech for Complainingly

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

complainingly popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for complainingly

adverb complainingly

  • querulously — full of complaints; complaining.
  • grumpily — surly or ill-tempered; discontentedly or sullenly irritable; grouchy.
  • grudgingly — displaying or reflecting reluctance or unwillingness: grudging acceptance of the victory of an opponent.
  • grouchy — sullenly discontented; sulky; morose; ill-tempered.

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