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- [uh-lahr-ming]
- /əˈlɑr mɪŋ/
- /əˈlɑː.mɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-lahr-ming]
- /əˈlɑr mɪŋ/
Definitions of alarmingly word
- adjective alarmingly causing alarm or fear: an alarming case of pneumonia; an alarming lack of respect. 1
- noun alarmingly In an alarming way, frighteningly. 1
- adverb alarmingly Causing fear or concern. 0
- adverb alarmingly To an extent that causes alarm. 0
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Origin of alarmingly
First appearance:
before 1670 One of the 47% oldest English words
First recorded in 1670-80; alarm + -ing2
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Parts of speech for Alarmingly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
alarmingly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
alarmingly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for alarmingly
adv alarmingly
- severely — harsh; unnecessarily extreme: severe criticism; severe laws.
- desperately — reckless or dangerous because of despair, hopelessness, or urgency: a desperate killer.
- seriously — in a serious manner: He shook his head seriously.
- recklessly — utterly unconcerned about the consequences of some action; without caution; careless (usually followed by of): to be reckless of danger.
- carelessly — If someone does something carelessly, they do it without much thought or effort.
adverb alarmingly
- disturbingly — upsetting or disquieting; dismaying: a disturbing increase in the crime rate.
- distressingly — great pain, anxiety, or sorrow; acute physical or mental suffering; affliction; trouble.
- frighteningly — to make afraid or fearful; throw into a fright; terrify; scare.
- terrifyingly — to fill with terror or alarm; make greatly afraid.
- worryingly — to torment oneself with or suffer from disturbing thoughts; fret.
Antonyms for alarmingly
adv alarmingly
- lightly — with little weight, force, intensity, etc.; gently: to press lightly on a door bell.
- carefully — cautious in one's actions: Be careful when you cross the street.
- safely — secure from liability to harm, injury, danger, or risk: a safe place.
- securely — free from or not exposed to danger or harm; safe.
- trivially — of very little importance or value; insignificant: Don't bother me with trivial matters.
adverb alarmingly
- soothingly — that soothes: a soothing voice.
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