adv

chronically

Chronically (adv) means In a way that persists over a long time or keeps recurring. Example: “The hospital is chronically understaffed.”

adv

In a way that persists over a long time or keeps recurring.

"The hospital is chronically understaffed."

"She has been chronically ill since childhood."

How to use chronically

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishPersistently or constantly, over a long stretch of time.

Common pairings

chronically ill chronically late chronically underfunded

Word forms

more chronically comparative, most chronically superlative

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Etymology

From chronic + the adverb-forming suffix -ally.

Synonyms

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inveterate

Related words

transient inveterate obstinate

Rhymes for chronically

ally bally sally Wally dally rally tally pally really locally usually equally

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Frequently asked questions

What does “chronically” mean?

The word “chronically” means in a way that persists over a long time or keeps recurring. In plain terms, persistently or constantly, over a long stretch of time.

How do you use “chronically” in a sentence?

Here is “chronically” used in a sentence: “The hospital is chronically understaffed.”

What part of speech is “chronically”?

“Chronically” is an adverb.

What is the meaning of chronically?

"chronically" (adv) means in a way that persists over a long time or keeps recurring.

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