What is another word for poutingly?

Pronunciation: [pˈa͡ʊtɪŋlɪ] (IPA)

Poutingly is an adverb that describes someone who is sulking or expressing disappointment in a childish way. Some synonyms for poutingly include sullenly, glumly, morosely, wistfully, broodingly, and despondently. These words all convey a sense of unhappiness or discontentment, but each has its own nuances. Sullenly suggests a morose and silent state, while glumly implies a melancholy or sad demeanor. Morosely connotes a gloomy and introspective attitude, whereas wistfully implies a yearning for something beyond one's reach. Broodingly suggests someone who is deeply unhappy and may be lost in thought, while despondently implies a loss of hope or a feeling of complete despair.

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What are the hypernyms for Poutingly?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Poutingly

It was ten minutes later that, returning of her own accord to the subject, she said a little poutingly: "I don't see much to make a fuss about.
"The Debit Account"
Oliver Onions
Tones that kissed, then poutingly fled from another, and at last embraced and became one, and died away in the ecstasy of union!
"Great Violinists And Pianists"
George T. Ferris
"Matter enough," said Miss Brown, poutingly; "that horrid Archer has gone and got sick, I do believe he did it on purpose.
"Barriers Burned Away"
E. P. Roe

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