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PRYINGLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does pryingly mean?
• PRYINGLY (adverb)
The adverb PRYINGLY has 1 sense:
1. in a curious and prying manner
Familiarity information: PRYINGLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a curious and prying manner
Context example:
'Do you have a boyfriend,' she asked her prospective tenant pryingly
Pertainym:
prying (offensively curious or inquisitive)
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