constrainedly

adv

constrainedly

adv

Etymology From constrained + -ly.

1

in a constrained manner; subject to constraint

  • As his glance met that of Mr. Calvert, he bowed constrainedly, and the red of his face deepened.1903, Carter Goodloe, Calvert of Strathore:

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