reproving
re|prov|ing /rɪpr'uːvɪŋ/
[ADJ] usu ADJ n
If you give someone a reproving look or speak in a reproving voice, you show or say that you think they have behaved in a wrong or foolish way. (FORMAL)
`Flatterer,' she said giving him a mock reproving look.
● reprovingly [ADV] ADV after v
`I'm trying to sleep,' he lied, speaking reprovingly.
[ADJ] usu ADJ n
If you give someone a reproving look or speak in a reproving voice, you show or say that you think they have behaved in a wrong or foolish way. (FORMAL)
`Flatterer,' she said giving him a mock reproving look.
● reprovingly [ADV] ADV after v
`I'm trying to sleep,' he lied, speaking reprovingly.