appraisingly
|ap-prais-ing-ly|
/əˈpreɪz/
(appraise)
value assessor
Etymology
'appraise' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'aprecier' (also Anglo-French 'apreisier'), where the Latin elements 'ad' + 'pretium' meant 'to a price'.
'appraise' changed from Old French word 'aprecier' and Middle English form 'apprecien' and eventually became the modern English word 'appraise'.
Initially, it meant 'to set a price on; value', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to assess the value or quality of; evaluate'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that assesses or judges the value, quality, or worth of something; evaluatively.
She looked at the antique furniture appraisingly before making an offer.
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Last updated: 2025/09/26 16:44