challengingly
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6.5
- adverb
- /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋli/
:
desafiante
- The student raised her hand challengingly, eager to share her thoughts with the class.
- looked at them challengingly
- eyed him challengingly
Examples
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David holds his ground as Weasel leans challengingly into his face.
Fiction book (1992) -
She looked at her opponent challengingly, ready for the match to begin.
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He looked over at White Horse, who was watching him challengingly.
Fiction book (1992) -
"Then go," she cried out challengingly, her heart aching, her arms empty.
Fiction book (2000) -
He looked Bascal in the eye, almost challengingly.
Fiction book (2002) -
Now, she eyed him challengingly, almost begging for a confrontation.
Fiction book (1995) -
Why don't you tell me yours first?" Wren put her hands on her hips challengingly.
Fiction book (1992) -
"Nonno, I once sang for the Bishop of Bologna," she announced, her head thrown back challengingly.
Fiction book (1991) -
He looked challengingly at Tessa, closing ranks with his brother against the female interloper.
Fiction book (1994) -
After hearing his suggestion, she crossed her arms and stared challengingly at him.
Synonyms
16
5.4
In a bold way that shows you refuse to obey
8
6.8
In a way that tries to make people react strongly
1
7.5
In a way that makes fun of someone to upset them
In a way that tries to make someone react
To try to annoy someone or make them react
In a bold, shocking way that challenges people
Antonyms
How Challenging
Surface Forms
Morphology
challengingly = challenging (transparent) = challenge + ing + ly
Formed by adding the adverbial suffix '-ly' to the adjective 'challenging', yielding 'in a challenging manner'.
Etymology
Challengingly comes from the verb challenge, which long ago meant to 'call out' someone to answer or fight. So, to act challengingly is to dare or provoke someone to respond.