Added 9 October 2026 grudgingly adverb Categories: Describing WordsRare Words adverb ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. More about grudgingly at Wordnik → Where our words come from → In a grudging manner. he grudgingly agreed to have a drink in a hotel close by Related Words: reluctantlyunwillinglybarelybegrudginglygrudgefullyungratefullyunresentfullyloathlyresentfullythanklesslyaverselyunappreciatively Back to today's word