alarmingly
pronunciation
How to pronounce alarmingly in British English:
UK [əˈlɑːmɪŋli]
How to pronounce alarmingly in American English:
US [ əˈlɑːrmɪŋli]
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- Adverb:
- in an alarming manner
Word Origin
- alarmingly (adv.)
- 1787, from alarming, present participle adjective from alarm (v.), + -ly (2).
Example
- 1. But asian countries are pulling ahead alarmingly .
- 2. The in-game belt here comes alarmingly close to the real deal .
- 3. There matters might have stayed , if only the world did not keep evolving so alarmingly .
- 4. The grand sight top-ten is most alarmingly dangerous bridge .
- 5. Traffic accidents are alarmingly frequent of late .