Distressingly
adv
adv ·4 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 In a distressing manner; so as to cause distress.
"It shook the girl distressingly, but she made no sign; only she took one swift look at Andrew, and noted that he had suddenly changed from a boy into a man, with a brave, grave face."
Adverb
- 1 unpleasantly wordnet
Example
More examples"It shook the girl distressingly, but she made no sign; only she took one swift look at Andrew, and noted that he had suddenly changed from a boy into a man, with a brave, grave face."
Etymology
From distressing + -ly.
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