Ear-achingly

adv

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Adverb
  1. 1
    In such a way to cause earache.

    "Next she began making humming noises in an ear-achingly high-pitched tone. It was like someone running their fingers along the rim of a glass."

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"Next she began making humming noises in an ear-achingly high-pitched tone. It was like someone running their fingers along the rim of a glass."

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