hedgingly

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

hedging +‎ -ly

Adverb[edit]

hedgingly (comparative more hedgingly, superlative most hedgingly)

  1. So as to hedge; without making a firm commitment.
    "Do you like my new dress?" she asked, twirling around in it.
    "Well, the colour is all right," he replied hedgingly.
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