English edit

Etymology edit

assuring +‎ -ly

Adverb edit

assuringly (comparative more assuringly, superlative most assuringly)

  1. In an assuring manner.
    • 1909, John R. Musick, The Real America in Romance, Volume 6; A Century Too Soon (A Story[1]:
      He laid his hard, rough hand assuringly on the shoulder of the frightened child and sought to soothe her fears.
    • 1887, Homer Greene, Burnham Breaker[2]:
      "Oh, yes!" said the lawyer, assuringly, "oh, yes! there's no mistake about that, there isn't the shadow of a doubt about that.
    • 1907, Annie Fellows Johnston, The Little Colonel's House Party[3]:
      "He won't hurt you, Miss Lloyd," he called, assuringly.