Alex looked back at them reproachfully. He shook his head reproachfully. Her small, dark eyes flashed reproachfully.

reprove, rebuke, reprimand, admonish, reproach, chide mean to criticize adversely. reprove implies an often kindly intent to correct a fault. rebuke suggests a sharp or stern reproof. reprimand implies a severe, formal, often public or official rebuke. admonish suggests earnest or friendly warning and counsel.

Synonyms for REPROACHFULLY: reprovingly, disapprovingly, disparagingly, critically, negatively, unfavorably, warily, cynically; Antonyms of REPROACHFULLY: positively, approvingly, favorably, trustingly, confidently, trustfully, uncritically, unquestioningly

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There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the adverb reproachfully. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

She did not answer, just looked at him reproachfully. A few of the other students glared reproachfully at me sitting in the back of the room. Reproachfully definition: . See examples of …

Definition of reproachfully adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

reproachfully (comparative more reproachfully, superlative most reproachfully) In a reproachful manner.