Rebukingly (Adverb)
Meaning
In the manner of someone delivering a rebuke.
Examples
- She spoke rebukingly to her children, who had forgotten to clean their rooms for the third time that week.
- The teacher looked at the misbehaving student rebukingly before giving him a time-out.
- His parents spoke rebukingly to him about his decision to drop out of college.
- The principal addressed the entire class rebukingly after learning about the cheating scandal.
- She gave her husband a stern look and spoke rebukingly when he forgot their anniversary again.