callingly

English

Etymology

From calling +‎ -ly.

Adverb

callingly (comparative more callingly, superlative most callingly)

  1. So as to call or summon
    • 1957, Borden Deal, Dunbar's Cove:
      Last night his car horn down at the head of the cove had sounded patiently, callingly, for most of an hour.
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