adv
Meaning 1
In an understanding manner; with empathy.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
understandingly
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adv
Meaning 2
In a way that can be understood; intelligibly.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
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adverb
Meaning 3
with understanding
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- she nodded understandingly
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History
Etymology
From Middle English undirstondingli, understandandly, equivalent to understanding + -ly.