1. in a manner that imitates or copies something; by imitation
Usage: formed from the adjective 'imitative' with the adverbial suffix '-ly'

Examples

• The child spoke imitatively, copying her mother's accent and tone.
• He imitatively reproduced the artist's style in his own paintings.
• The parrot imitatively repeated every word it heard.
• She imitatively followed the dance steps shown in the video.
• The actor imitatively embodied the historical figure's mannerisms.