Pressingly
adv
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 With a sense of urgency, because it is very important.
"I wrote pressingly to Mr. Boone to raise men with all expedition to join capt. Floyd."
- 2 Importantly. Often used with more in this sense.
"Why would you do that on a date, and why, more pressingly, would you do that at the beginning of a date?"
- 3 With enthusiasm. With friendly encouragement.
"In early 1993, further education staff were pressingly invited to seminars, workshops and training days to prepare for liberation from the local education authorities."
Adverb
- 1 in a pressing manner wordnet
Example
More examples"I wrote pressingly to Mr. Boone to raise men with all expedition to join capt. Floyd."
Etymology
From pressing + -ly.
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