adverb

alarmingly

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adverb

In a way that causes worry or fear; to a degree that is troubling.

"Prices have risen alarmingly over the past year."

"He was alarmingly calm about the whole disaster."

How to Use Alarmingly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishUsed before an adjective or verb to say something is happening to a worrying degree.

Common pairings

alarmingly fast alarmingly close alarmingly high

more alarmingly comparative, most alarmingly superlative

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Prices have risen _____ over the past year.

From alarming + the adverb-forming suffix -ly.

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