Guidingly

Part of speech: adverb

Definitions

1. In a way that provides direction or assists in navigation or leadership
2. By leading or steering someone gently or carefully toward a goal or destination
3. With an action that helps to direct or influence the path or decisions of others

Etymology: "Guidingly" is simply the adverb of "guiding," formed by adding the suffix "-ly" to it. "Guiding" itself is the present participle of "guide," so the word describes an action done in the manner of someone who is leading or steering another. The suffix "-ly" comes from Old English "-lic," a form that turned adjectives into adverbs, so "guidingly" means, in effect, "in a guiding manner."

Synonyms: directively, advisably, instructively, mentoringly, counselingly