Definition

In a way that shows you are judging or evaluating something or someone.

Example

She looked at the painting appraisingly, considering its value and artistry.

Conversation

Did you see how she looked at that painting?

Yeah, she was staring at it appraisingly for a while.

I wonder what she thought about it in the end.

Maybe she was considering buying it or just admiring the details.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Appraisingly → It is formed from "appraise" (from Old French *apprécier*, meaning to value or assess) and "-ingly" (a suffix used to form adverbs). The word "appraisingly" means in a manner that assesses or evaluates something.

Memory Tip

Think of valuing or assessing something ('appraise') and doing it in a certain way ('-ingly'). This helps you remember that 'appraisingly' means to evaluate something in a specific manner.

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