ˈwarningly,adv. [f. warning ppl. a. + -ly2.] In a warning manner, by way of warning. 1840G. S. Faber Prim.Doctr. Regen. iv. iii. 369 Then she speaks warningly and therefore specifically.1885Harper's Mag. Mar. 628/1, ‘I play a wretched game,’ said the..lady, warningly.