restrainingly

[US]/rɪˈstreɪnɪŋli/
[UK]/rɪˈstreɪnɪŋli/

Translation

adv.in a restraining manner; so as to restrain

Phrases & Collocations

restrainingly formal

restrainingly modest

Example Sentences

the police officer spoke restrainingly to the agitated crowd, urging calm.

she smiled restrainingly, as if holding back her true feelings.

the teacher looked at him restrainingly, warning him without words.

he nodded restrainingly, clearly not fully agreeing with the plan.

the sign warned restrainingly against swimming in the dangerous waters.

she held her tongue restrainingly during the heated argument.

the doctor spoke restrainingly about the risks of the procedure.

he placed his hand on her shoulder restrainingly, calming her fears.

the advertisement suggested restrainingly that their product was superior.

the parent looked at their child restrainingly, expressing disappointment.

the manager spoke restrainingly about the company's poor quarterly results.

she raised her hand restrainingly, asking for patience from the audience.

the letter was worded restrainingly to avoid causing any offense.

the coach shouted restrainingly from the sidelines, directing the players.

he responded restrainingly, knowing his words could inflame the situation.

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