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reproachfully

re·proach·ful
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ri-prohch-fuh l]
    • /rɪˈproʊtʃ fəl/
    • /rɪˈprəʊtʃ.fəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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

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Synonyms 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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