incredulous
used in Northanger Abbey

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Definition

unbelieving; or having difficulty accepting something so unexpected

Isabella smiled incredulously and talked the rest of the evening to James.
Chapter 10 (12% in)

incredulously = with disbelief

(editor's note: Although Isabella didn't believe James, she enjoyed his engaging conversation.)

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