comprehendingly

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The stocky, mild man at the other end of the line nodded comprehendingly.

From Time Magazine Archive

M. Bouc explained the object of their visit, and the big detective nodded comprehendingly.

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie

One of them’s young yet––and nervous––and–––” The other scowled comprehendingly.

From Once to Every Man by Fischer, Anton Otto

The beetle nodded comprehendingly and turned to another dial; the ship sank slowly toward the ground.

From Astounding Stories of Super-Science September 1930 by Bates, Harry

But Westboro' had comprehendingly suggested that they might together bring "every reason" down to the country.

From The Sentimental Adventures of Jimmy Bulstrode by Vorst, Marie Van