"askingly" meaning in All languages combined

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Adverb [English]

Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-askingly.wav [US] Forms: more askingly [comparative], most askingly [superlative]
Etymology: From Middle English askingli, axingly, equivalent to asking + -ly. Etymology templates: {{inh|en|enm|askingli}} Middle English askingli, {{suf|en|asking|ly|id2=adverbial}} asking + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} askingly (comparative more askingly, superlative most askingly)
  1. In an asking manner; so as to ask. Synonyms: questioningly, requestingly
    Sense id: en-askingly-en-adv-vH6x3G5p Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ly (adverbial)

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