adv. [f. prec. + -LY.] In an engaging manner.
1. So as to involve a pledge; cf. prec. 2.
1651. Baxter, Inf. Bapt., 124. Were it [baptism] performed [pr. perfomed] more solemnly, particularly, and engagingly.
2. Attractively, charmingly, winningly.
1694. Pindaric Ode to Sancroft. How his Rays Engagingly Surprize!
1742. Richardson, Pamela, III. 104. One more learned … could not write as you do … so very ingagingly.
1805. S. & Ht. Lee, Canterb. T., V. 345. Too engagingly peremptory, to admit of any denial from him.
1812. L. Hunt, in Examiner, 3 May, 275/1. Sydney Smith … is … engagingly tolerant?
