hedgingly
English
Etymology
hedging + -ly
Adverb
hedgingly (comparative more hedgingly, superlative most hedgingly)
- 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.
- "Do you like my new dress?" she asked, twirling around in it.