hauntingly

haunt·ing

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hawn-ting, hahn-]
- /ˈhɔn tɪŋ, ˈhɑn-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hawn-ting, hahn-]
- /ˈhɔn tɪŋ, ˈhɑn-/

Definitions of hauntingly word

adjective hauntingly remaining in the consciousness; not quickly forgotten: haunting music; haunting memories. 1
noun hauntingly the act of a person or thing that haunts; visitation. 1
noun hauntingly In a haunting manner. 1

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Origin of hauntingly

First appearance:

before 1275

One of the 13% oldest English words

Middle English word dating back to 1275-1325; See origin at haunt, -ing2, -ing1

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Parts of speech for Hauntingly

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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hauntingly popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 65% 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.

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Synonyms for hauntingly

adverb hauntingly

powerfully — having or exerting great power or force.
eerily — uncanny, so as to inspire superstitious fear; weird: an eerie midnight howl.
unforgettably — impossible to forget; indelibly impressed on the memory: scenes of unforgettable beauty.
evocatively — In an evocative manner.
reminiscently — awakening memories of something similar; suggestive (usually followed by of): His style of writing is reminiscent of Melville's.

All 6 Synonyms of hauntingly