simperingly

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sim·per (s

v. sim·pered, sim·per·ing, sim·pers

v.intr.

To smile in a silly, self-conscious, often coy manner.

v.tr.

To utter or express with a silly, self-conscious, often coy smile: simpered a lame excuse.

A silly, self-conscious, often coy smile.

[Perhaps of Scandinavian origin.]

simper·er n.

simper·ing·ly adv.

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Adv.

simperingly - with a lack of courage and determination; "simperingly, the accused begged for mercy"

pusillanimously

Translations

simperingly [ˈsɪmpərɪŋlɪ] ADV (= affectedly) → afectadamente; (= foolishly) → tontamente

simperingly

adv → geziert, albern; talk → säuselnd

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