Comprehendingly

/ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛndɪŋli/ adverb

Definition

In a comprehending manner; with understanding, sympathy, or awareness.

Etymology

From comprehending (verb/adjective) plus the adverb suffix -ly, creating an adverb that describes how an action is performed with understanding.

Kelly Says

Comprehendingly is the kind of word that shows up in 19th-century novels—a character would 'smile comprehendingly' to show they understood without saying a word, creating subtle literary moments!

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