adverb
alarmingly
uh-LAHM-ihng-lee
Alarmingly (adverb) means In a way that causes worry or fear; to a degree that is troubling. Example: “Prices have risen alarmingly over the past year.”
adverb
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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 notesIn plain EnglishUsed before an adjective or verb to say something is happening to a worrying degree.
Common pairings
alarmingly fast
alarmingly close
alarmingly high
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more alarmingly
- Superlative
- most alarmingly
Fill the gap
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Prices have risen _____ over the past year.
Etymology
From alarming + the adverb-forming suffix -ly.
Rhymes for alarmingly
kingly
tingly
lovingly
amazingly
willingly
seemingly
mockingly
knowingly
annoyingly
strikingly
shockingly
stunningly
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Frequently asked questions
What does “alarmingly” mean?
The word “alarmingly” means in a way that causes worry or fear; to a degree that is troubling. In plain terms, used before an adjective or verb to say something is happening to a worrying degree.
How do you pronounce “alarmingly”?
“Alarmingly” is pronounced uh-LAHM-ihng-lee (/əˈlɑɹm.ɪŋ.li/ in IPA).
How do you use “alarmingly” in a sentence?
Here is “alarmingly” used in a sentence: “Prices have risen alarmingly over the past year.”
What part of speech is “alarmingly”?
“Alarmingly” is an adverb.
