improvingly
|im-prov-ing-ly|
C2
/ɪmˈpruːvɪŋli/
in a way that improves
Etymology
Etymology Information
'improvingly' is formed from the adjective 'improving' and the adverbial suffix '-ly', where 'improving' comes from the verb 'improve', which itself is from Old French 'emprover', meaning 'to turn to profit'.
Historical Evolution
'improvingly' was created in modern English by adding '-ly' to 'improving', which comes from 'improve', derived from Old French 'emprover', and ultimately from Latin 'improbare'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'in a way that improves', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that shows improvement or tends to improve.
She spoke improvingly about her recent progress.
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Last updated: 2025/08/01 00:23