adv. [f. CONSIDERING ppl. a. + -LY2.]

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  1.  With consideration, thoughtfully, carefully, deliberately. Obs. or arch.

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1646.  J. Maine, Serm. agst. False Prophets, 34. Any who shall consideringly marke the beginning and progresse of the chapter.

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1659.  Gentl. Calling (1696), 140. Men that can thus knowingly and consideringly rush themselves upon such unspeakable mischiefs.

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1842.  Tait’s Mag., IX. 207. To determine more consideringly what portion … had been lavished in vain.

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  2.  In a considering manner, tone, or attitude.

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1870.  Lettice Lisle, 134. I wonder ought one to be comforted by other folk’s griefs! said Lettice, consideringly.

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1886.  R. A. King, Shadowed Life, II. iv. 58. Looking at it … with head consideringly on one side.

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