snivellingly, adv.
(ˈsnɪv(ə)lɪŋlɪ)
[f. snivelling ppl. a. + -ly2.]
In a snivelling or whimpering manner; abjectly.
| 1959 Times 31 July 9/1 Mary [Queen of Scots] is presented as a creature of radiant perfection surrounded by snivellingly devoted waiting women and surly guards. 1970 N. Fleming Czech Point (1971) i. 9 Beside him I would have appeared a snivellingly puny specimen. |