detainingly

English

Etymology

From detaining +‎ -ly.

Adverb

detainingly (comparative more detainingly, superlative most detainingly)

  1. So as to detain or hold back.
    The policeman's hand fell detainingly on my shoulder. "Just a moment, sir!" he said.
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