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Etymology

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From constrained +‎ -ly.

Adverb

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constrainedly (comparative more constrainedly, superlative most constrainedly)

  1. in a constrained manner; subject to constraint
    • 1903, Carter Goodloe, Calvert of Strathore[1]:
      As his glance met that of Mr. Calvert, he bowed constrainedly, and the red of his face deepened.