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Meaning of alarmingly
The primary meaning of "alarmingly" is to a degree that causes concern or alarm.
Etymology of alarmingly
The word "alarmingly" originates from the word "alarm", which comes from the Old French "alarmer", meaning to call to arms, and the Italian "all'arme", meaning to arms.
The adverbial form "alarmingly" is derived from the adjective "alarming", which has been used in English since the 17th century to describe something that causes a sense of fear or apprehension.
Synonyms
disturbingly
frighteningly
ominously
threateningly
intimidatingly
menacingly
forebodingly
unsettlingly
disquietingly
uncomfortably
unnervingly
perilously
hazardously
dangerously
riskily
scarily
terrifyingly
horrifically
appallingly
shockingly
startlingly
surprisingly
astoundingly
astonishingly
amazingly
Definitions
- To a degree that causes concern or alarm, according to Oxford Languages, "alarmingly" is an adverb that means in a way that is frightening or worrying.
- * It can also imply a sense of sudden or unexpected danger.
Usage Examples
- The number of cases has risen alarmingly in recent months.
- * The situation is developing alarmingly, with reports of violence and destruction.
- * The company's financial situation is looking alarmingly precarious.