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Meaning of aggravatingly
The primary meaning of the word "aggravatingly" is to a degree that makes a situation or problem worse.
Etymology of aggravatingly
The word "aggravatingly" comes from the verb "aggravate", which has its roots in the Latin "aggravare", meaning "to make heavier" or "to increase", derived from "ad-" (to) and "gravare" (to weigh)
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe actions or situations that make something worse or more severe
Synonyms
annoyingly
irritatingly
frustratingly
infuriatingly
vexingly
maddeningly
exasperatingly
displeasingly
disagreeably
offensively
distastefully
unpleasantly
uncomfortably
painfully
sadly
regrettably
disappointingly
dishearteningly
discouragingly
dismally
gloomily
depressingly
woefully
lamentably
pitifully
woefully
distressingly
troublingly
bothersomely
plaguingly
Definitions
- To an extent that makes a situation or problem worse
- * In a way that annoys or irritates someone
Usage Examples
- The noise from the construction site was aggravatingly loud, making it difficult to concentrate
- * The politician's response to the crisis was aggravatingly vague, leaving many questions unanswered