Scoldingly

Part of speech: adverb

Definitions

1. In a manner that expresses reproach or chastisement towards someone's conduct
2. With a tone that signifies disapproval or censure directed at someone's behavior
3. In a way that conveys strong disapproval or correction of someone's actions

Etymology: "Scoldingly" is a plain formation: the adjective "scolding" with the adverb-forming suffix "-ly" attached, so it means "in a scolding manner." The base "scolding" is the present participle form of "scold," used adjectivally to describe someone who reproaches or chides. The suffix "-ly" comes from Old English "-lic," which was originally a word meaning "body" or "form" and gradually came to mark adjectives and then adverbs describing manner. Attaching it to a participial adjective like "scolding" produces an adverb describing how an action is performed, here an action done with a reproachful tone.

Synonyms: rebukingly, reprimanding, chidingly