purringly

adv

Etymology: From purring + -ly.

1. With a purring noise or tone.

   “A little travelling clock ticked purringly at her elbow […]”

   “And Dr. Norwood, purringly pleased and self-conscious as a cat caught in the cream, had replied, “Indeed?” with such unsuccess at casualness that he had hastened to add in a confidential tone, “It was a great day for me, Sonia.””