Meaning of the word painfully in English
What does painfully mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
painfully
US /ˈpeɪn.fəl.i/
UK /ˈpeɪn.fəl.i/
Adverb
1.
in a manner that causes pain
Example:
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The wound was painfully throbbing.
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He cried out painfully when he fell.
2.
to an extreme or excessive degree
Example:
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The meeting was painfully long.
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He was painfully shy.
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