In a controlling manner; in a way that exerts authority, dominance, or excessive management over others.
From controlling (present participle of control) plus the adverbial suffix -ly.
This adverb often describes behavior we dislike—a parent who acts 'controllingly' toward their adult children, or a boss who manages 'controllingly,' showing how adverbs can carry judgment.
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