chidingly
In scolding tones
In a scolding or reproachful manner, expressing mild disapproval or rebuke: She chidingly reminded him that he'd promised to call.
The word carries a gentle, almost affectionate tone—more disappointed parent than harsh critic.
In a scolding manner
- disapprovinglyExpressing negative judgment
- reproachfullyIn a scolding manner
- sternlyIn a severe manner
- sharplyIn a cutting manner
critically · warningly · accusingly · judgmentally · censoriously · condescendingly · disdainfully · scathingly
Making disapproving sounds
- tskingClicking tongue in disapproval
- lecturingGiving an instructive talk
- naggingPersistent bothering or complaining
- scoldingHarsh verbal criticism
berating · upbraiding · reprimanding · admonishing · rebuking · reproving · castigating · haranguing
In a fixing manner
- instructivelyIn an enlightening way
- remediallyIn a correcting manner
- parentallyIn a caregiver's manner
- teacherlyResembling an instructor
reprovingly
In a scolding manner
- disapprovinglyExpressing negative judgment
- reproachfullyIn a scolding manner
- sternlyIn a severe manner
sharply · critically · warningly · accusingly · judgmentally · censoriously · condescendingly · disdainfully · scathingly · harshly
tut-tutting
Making disapproving sounds
- tskingClicking tongue in disapproval
- lecturingGiving an instructive talk
- naggingPersistent bothering or complaining
scolding · berating · upbraiding · reprimanding · admonishing · rebuking · reproving · castigating · haranguing · chastising
correctively
In a fixing manner
- instructivelyIn an enlightening way
- remediallyIn a correcting manner
- parentallyIn a caregiver's manner
chidinglyencouragingly
In a supportive way
approvingly · admiringly · complimentarily · supportively · flatteringly
chidinglylovingly
With deep affection
warmly · affectionately · tenderly · soothingly · gently