reasoning
noun
the act or process of a person who reasons.
reasoningly
-
a word derived from
reasoning.
Example Sentences
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She had spoken up to this moment without vehemence or outward sign of emotion, gently, reasoningly, only trying to explain.
From Washington Square by Henry James
And—and, after all," he added, reasoningly, consolingly, "it wasn't one of these horses, you know.
From The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance by Lucas Malet
Verena went on, reasoningly, as if all the wisdom of the ages were seated on her lips.
From The Bostonians, Vol. II (of II) by Henry James
Turkeys," says Villiam, reasoningly, "come under the head of 'Unnecessary Luxuries,' and are not legal unless stamped.
From The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers. Series 3 by Robert H. Newell
He was up there among the last tossing leaves and the first twinkling stars of evening, still talking to himself cheerfully, reasoningly, half apologetically, in little gasps.
From Manalive by G. K. (Gilbert Keith) Chesterton
