Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In a manner indicating denial.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adverb In the manner of one denies a request.
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- adverb In a manner that
denies .
Etymologies
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Examples
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Absolutely all, with Allegre self-denyingly on her right hand, with that impenetrable air of guardianship.
The Arrow of Gold 2006
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She came in every day, and she self-denyingly kept her promise.
The Woman in White 2003
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And in particular, how mercifully hath the Lord dealt with this poor county of Worcester, in raising up so many who do credit to the sacred office, and self-denyingly and freely, zealously and unweariedly, lay out themselves for the good of souls!
The Reformed Pastor 1615-1691 1974
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Oh! if they would faithfully, humbly, and self-denyingly lay out themselves for Christ and his Church, and never think of titles and reputation, they should then have honor whether they would or not; but by gaping after it, they lose it: for, this is the case of virtue's shadow, ` What follows I fly; what flies, the same I follow. '
The Reformed Pastor 1615-1691 1974
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"My gracious, there we are!" groaned the groom, and shrugged denyingly his shoulders.
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Touching ecclesiastical officers, the apostle's evident scope is to urge them not to be proud of their spiritual gifts, (which in those days abounded,) but to think soberly, self-denyingly of themselves, and to use all their gifts well.
The Divine Right of Church Government by Sundry Ministers Of Christ Within The City Of London
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On the other hand, (we speak it advisedly,) no class of men in Europe strive more earnestly and self-denyingly to improve the condition of those dependent on them, to build good houses for their tenants, open schools for the children, and drain and fertilize the land.
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Co. Professor Fisher, in allowing the subject of this biography to tell the story of his life, restricts himself very self-denyingly to here and there a line of introduction or comment.
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He opened a school, began stated services of worship, and went about among the people, living simply, self-denyingly, and prayerfully.
Stories Worth Rereading Various
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Absolutely all, with Allègre self-denyingly on her right hand, with that impenetrable air of guardianship.
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