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Meaning of pressingly
The primary meaning of the word "pressingly" is in a way that demands attention or action because of being urgent or important.
Etymology of pressingly
The word "pressingly" originates from the verb "press" which comes from Old French "presser", from Latin "pressare", frequentative of "premere", which means to press
The adverb "pressingly" is formed by adding the suffix "-ly" to the adjective "pressing", which is derived from the present participle of the verb "press"
Synonyms
urgently
importantly
seriously
critically
drastically
essentially
vitally
necessarily
compulsorily
obligatorily
imperatively
crucially
exceedingly
exceptionally
extraordinarily
remarkably
notably
noticeably
significantly
substantially
materially
appreciably
perceptibly
markedly
distinctly
obviously
evidently
manifestly
clearly
apparently
palpably
tangibly
Definitions
- In a way that demands attention or action because of being urgent or important
- * To a degree that is urgent or compelling
Usage Examples
- The company needs to address the issue pressingly to avoid further financial losses
- * The doctor told us that we need to take care of this problem pressingly, or it could lead to more severe health issues