Accusingly
adverb
In a way that suggests someone has done something wrong.
She looked at him accusingly when the vase was broken.
Often appears as...
- look accusingly
- point accusingly
Usage tips
Disapproving
adverb
In a way that suggests someone has done something wrong.
She looked at him accusingly when the vase was broken.
Often appears as...
- look accusingly
- point accusingly
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Implied Blame
Using 'accusingly' implies you blame someone without saying it directly.
She spoke accusingly, making it clear who she thought lied.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Emotion
'Accusingly' carries a negative tone and indicates disapproval or distrust.
His tone turned accusingly as he recounted the missed deadline.
Pro Tip 3/3Strong Assertion
Use 'accusingly' to express a strong belief that someone did something wrong.
She glared accusingly, convinced he was hiding the truth.
Pro Tip 1/3Implied Blame
Using 'accusingly' implies you blame someone without saying it directly.
She spoke accusingly, making it clear who she thought lied.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Emotion
'Accusingly' carries a negative tone and indicates disapproval or distrust.
His tone turned accusingly as he recounted the missed deadline.
Pro Tip 3/3Strong Assertion
Use 'accusingly' to express a strong belief that someone did something wrong.
She glared accusingly, convinced he was hiding the truth.
Pro Tip 1/3Implied Blame
Using 'accusingly' implies you blame someone without saying it directly.
She spoke accusingly, making it clear who she thought lied.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Emotion
'Accusingly' carries a negative tone and indicates disapproval or distrust.
His tone turned accusingly as he recounted the missed deadline.
Pro Tip 3/3Strong Assertion
Use 'accusingly' to express a strong belief that someone did something wrong.
She glared accusingly, convinced he was hiding the truth.
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