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- [in-tol-er-uh-buh l]
- /ɪnˈtɒl ər ə bəl/
- /ɪnˈtɒl.ər.ə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-tol-er-uh-buh l]
- /ɪnˈtɒl ər ə bəl/
Definitions of intolerably word
- adjective intolerably not tolerable; unendurable; insufferable: intolerable pain. 1
- adjective intolerably excessive. 1
- noun intolerably In an intolerable manner; beyond endurance. 1
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Origin of intolerably
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
First recorded in 1400-50; late Middle English word from Latin word intolerābilis. See in-3, tolerable
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Parts of speech for Intolerably
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
intolerably popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
intolerably usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for intolerably
adverb intolerably
- unbearable — not bearable; unendurable; intolerable.
- insufferably — not to be endured; intolerable; unbearable: their insufferable insolence.
- impossibly — not possible; unable to be, exist, happen, etc.
- painfully — affected with, causing, or characterized by pain: a painful wound; a painful night; a painful memory.
- excruciatingly — In an excruciating manner or to an excruciating degree; in a manner causing great pain or anguish.
Antonyms for intolerably
adverb intolerably
- tolerably — capable of being tolerated; endurable: His arrogance is no longer tolerable.
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