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argumentatively

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ar·gu·men·ta·tive  (ärgy-mnt-tv)
adj.
1. Given to arguing; disputatious.
2. Of or characterized by argument: an argumentative discourse.
argu·menta·tive·ly adv.
argu·menta·tive·ness n.
Synonyms: argumentative, combative, contentious, disputatious, quarrelsome, scrappy2
These adjectives mean given to or fond of arguing: an argumentative child; a combative teenager; a contentious mood; a disputatious lawyer; a quarrelsome drinker; a scrappy litigator.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adv.1.argumentativelyargumentatively - in a disputatious manner            
disputatiously


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When he began proving anything, or talking argumentatively and calmly and she, led on by his example, began to do the same, she knew that they were on the verge of a quarrel.
War and Peace by Tolstoy, Leo View in context
Let us see,' returned the Swiss, argumentatively turning his cigar between his lips.
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Yes, but hang it,' says Wegg argumentatively, 'a well-governed mind can be soured sitting
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