adv
annoyingly
uh-NOY-yihng-lee
Annoyingly (adv) means In a way that is irritating or bothersome. Example: “He annoyingly kept checking his phone during dinner.”
adv
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In a way that is irritating or bothersome.
"He annoyingly kept checking his phone during dinner."
"The song was annoyingly catchy and stuck in her head all day."
How to use annoyingly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsed to describe an action or quality that causes irritation.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more annoyingly
- Superlative
- most annoyingly
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He _____ kept checking his phone during dinner.
Etymology
From annoying plus the adverb suffix -ly.
Rhymes for annoyingly
kingly
tingly
lovingly
amazingly
willingly
seemingly
mockingly
knowingly
alarmingly
strikingly
shockingly
stunningly
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Frequently asked questions
What does “annoyingly” mean?
The word “annoyingly” means in a way that is irritating or bothersome. In plain terms, used to describe an action or quality that causes irritation.
How do you pronounce “annoyingly”?
“Annoyingly” is pronounced uh-NOY-yihng-lee (/ʌˈnɔɪjɪŋli/ in IPA).
How do you use “annoyingly” in a sentence?
Here is “annoyingly” used in a sentence: “He annoyingly kept checking his phone during dinner.”
What part of speech is “annoyingly”?
“Annoyingly” is an adverb.
