Delayingly

/dɪˈleɪɪŋli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner that involves or causes delay; with postponement or slowness.

Etymology

From 'delaying' (present participle of 'delay') + '-ly' (forming adverbs). This adverbial form describes how an action is performed with delay characteristics.

Kelly Says

Negotiators sometimes deliberately speak 'delayingly' to buy time—every word they drag out is another moment their team can prepare for the next phase of talks.

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