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ENGAGINGLY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does engagingly mean? 

ENGAGINGLY (adverb)
  The adverb ENGAGINGLY has 1 sense:

1. in an engaging mannerplay

  Familiarity information: ENGAGINGLY used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


ENGAGINGLY (adverb)


Sense 1

Meaning:

In an engaging manner

Synonyms:

engagingly; winsomely

Context example:

she played the role engagingly

Pertainym:

engaging (attracting or delighting)


 Context examples 


James was in excellent spirits, and Isabella most engagingly placid.

(Northanger Abbey, by Jane Austen)



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