Censoriously

/senˈsɔriəsli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner expressing harsh disapproval or blame; in a censorious way.

Etymology

From 'censorious' (prone to censure) with the adverbial suffix '-ly,' creating an adverb describing the manner of expressing disapproval.

Kelly Says

When someone speaks 'censoriously,' they're not just disagreeing—they're morally judging you, which is why censorious criticism stings more than ordinary disagreement.

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