supportively
adverbUK /səˈpɔː.tɪv.li/
US /səˈpɔːr.t̬ɪv.li/
In a way that helps and cheers for someone.
She smiled supportively as her friend gave the speech.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. In a way that shows you agree with and want to help an idea or plan.
The team nodded supportively at the new plan.
3. In a way that holds something up or keeps it steady.
The beams were placed supportively under the roof.
4. In a way that gives comfort to someone who is sad or worried.
He sat supportively beside his brother after the bad news.