alarmingly

English

Etymology

From alarming +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /əˈlɑːm.ɪŋ.li/
  • (US) IPA(key): /əˈlɑɹm.ɪŋ.li/
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Adverb

alarmingly (comparative more alarmingly, superlative most alarmingly)

  1. In an alarming way, frighteningly.
    He sneezed alarmingly.
    • 2000, Bob Foster, Birdum or Bust!, Henley Beach, SA: Seaview Press, page 173:
      Even a small camber one way caused the whole outfit to list alarmingly.
  2. Causing fear or concern.
    Alarmingly, he went into a severe sneezing fit.
    • 1999, Robert Lacey, Danny Danziger, The Year 1000: What life was like at the turn of The First Millennium, London: Abacus, published 2000, page 121:
      The maw-worm could emerge unexpectedly from any orifice, including, most alarmingly, the corner of people's eyes.
  3. To an extent that causes alarm.
    He went into an alarmingly severe sneezing fit.

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