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

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 notes

In plain EnglishUsed to describe an action or quality that causes irritation.

more annoyingly comparative, most annoyingly superlative

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He _____ kept checking his phone during dinner.

From annoying plus the adverb suffix -ly.

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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.