Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈʌd͡ʒɪŋlɪ] (IPA) 
The word "judgingly" is spelled with a "g" even though it sounds like a "j." This is because the sound of the "g" in this word is a voiced velar stop, which is similar to the "g" sound in "go" or "gift." The phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋli/, with the stressed syllable being "judg-" and the suffix "-ingly" pronounced with a weak vowel sound. "Judgingly" means in a judgmental or critical manner.
Judgingly is an adverb that describes an action or behavior characterized by making judgments or forming opinions about something or someone. It typically refers to a critical or evaluative approach in perceiving or assessing situations, actions, or individuals.
When used in the context of interpersonal interactions, judgingly implies a tendency to make subjective assessments or criticisms, often based on personal beliefs, values, or prejudices. It suggests a demeanor of passing moral or qualitative judgments without considering all relevant factors or perspectives.
In a broader sense, judgingly may also denote an inclination to draw conclusions hastily or based on superficial impressions or appearances. This implies a lack of open-mindedness or a reluctance to engage with diverse viewpoints or consider alternative explanations.
The word judgingly can be applied to various scenarios, such as someone observing the behavior of others and expressing disapproval or superiority. Conversely, it can be used to describe an individual's demeanor when demonstrating discernment or sharpness in forming judgments and evaluations based on knowledge, expertise, or established criteria.
Overall, the term judgingly highlights the inclination to assess, appraise, or criticize, often with a critical or negative bias, and it suggests a narrow-minded or prejudiced outlook rather than an objective or unbiased perspective.
The word "judgingly" is formed from the root word "judge" and the suffix "-ingly".
The root word "judge" comes from the Old French "jugier" and the Latin "judicare", which means "to pass judgment" or "to decide". This word eventually evolved into Middle English as "jugen" or "juggen", meaning "to pronounce judgment".
The suffix "-ingly" is derived from the Old English "-lice", which originally denoted manner or condition. Over time, it evolved to "-ly" in Middle English and eventually became "-ingly" in Modern English, often used to form adverbs.
For "judgingly", the suffix "-ingly" has been added to "judge" to create an adverb that describes the action of judging or forming an opinion.
