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commendatorily

adv · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adv

Meaning 1

In a commendatory manner; in such a way as to commend or compliment.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • 1859, “Dodge’s improved open fire-grate,” Scientific American, New Series, Volume 1, No. 1, 2 July, 1859, p. 6, [...] the one which we have had for some time enables us to speak thus commendatorily of its advantages.

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History

Etymology

From commendatory + -ly.