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Meaning of supportively
The primary meaning of "supportively" is in a manner that provides assistance or help.
Etymology of supportively
The word "supportively" originates from the verb "support", which comes from the Old French "supporter", meaning to carry or hold up, and the Latin "supportare", meaning to carry or hold from below
The adverb "supportively" is formed by adding the suffix "-ly" to the adjective "supportive", which is derived from the verb "support"
Synonyms
helpfully
kindly
considerately
thoughtfully
encouragingly
reassuringly
comfortingly
soothingly
calmingly
gently
sympathetically
empathetically
compassionately
generously
liberally
openhandedly
magnanimously
altruistically
selflessly
unselfishly
charitably
benevolently
hospitably
cordially
warmly
solicitously
carefully
attentively
painstakingly
meticulously
scrupulously
conscientiously
diligently
thoroughly
Definitions
- Giving help or assistance, especially to someone who is in a difficult or unpleasant situation
- * Providing a sense of confidence or comfort to someone
Usage Examples
- The team worked supportively together to meet the project deadline
- * The counselor listened supportively to the client's concerns
- * The community rallied supportively around the family in need
Antonyms
unsympathetically
unhelpfully
uncaringly
unkindly
inconsiderately
thoughtlessly
discouragingly
unencouragingly
dishearteningly
unassistingly
uncooperatively
hostilely
aggressively
antagonistically
opposingly
contrastingly
disagreeably
ungenerously
selfishly
egotistically
meanly
cruelly