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- [ri-prohch-fuh l]
- /rɪˈproʊtʃ fəl/
- /rɪˈprəʊtʃ.fəl/
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- [ri-prohch-fuh l]
- /rɪˈproʊtʃ fəl/
Definitions of reproachfully word
- adjective reproachfully full of or expressing reproach or censure: a reproachful look. 1
- adjective reproachfully Obsolete. deserving reproach; shameful. 1
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Origin of reproachfully
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
First recorded in 1540-50; reproach + -ful
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Parts of speech for Reproachfully
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
reproachfully popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
reproachfully usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for reproachfully
adverb reproachfully
- accusatorially — By way of accusation; in an accusatorial manner; by means of a formal accuser.
- accusingly — to charge with the fault, offense, or crime (usually followed by of): He accused him of murder.
- censoriously — In a censorious manner.
- disapprovingly — to think (something) wrong or reprehensible; censure or condemn in opinion.
- judgmentally — involving the use or exercise of judgment.
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