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Etymology

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From unpunishing +‎ -ly.

Adverb

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unpunishingly

  1. In an unpunishing manner.
    • 1971, LIFE, volume 71, number 5, page 36:
      The saddle, in fact, looks ludicrous at my timid approximation of 109%, and to mount it, even though it is too unpunishingly broad and cushioned for any serious cyclist, requires a kind of foolhardy resolve.