Agitatedly: meaning, definitions and examples

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agitatedly

 

[ ˈædʒɪteɪtɪdli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a state of agitation

In a manner that shows signs of being agitated or disturbed.

Synonyms

anxiously, nervously, restlessly

Examples of usage

  • He paced back and forth agitatedly in the waiting room.
  • She spoke agitatedly, unable to sit still.
Context #2 | Adverb

expressing agitation or excitement

In a way that conveys a sense of nervousness, tension, or excitement.

Synonyms

excitedly, frantically, tensely

Examples of usage

  • She laughed agitatedly, her voice trembling.
  • He tapped his foot agitatedly, waiting for the results.

Translations

Translations of the word "agitatedly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 agitadamente

🇮🇳 उत्तेजित होकर

🇩🇪 aufgeregt

🇮🇩 dengan gelisah

🇺🇦 збуджено

🇵🇱 niespokojnie

🇯🇵 動揺して (どうようして)

🇫🇷 agitément

🇪🇸 agitadamente

🇹🇷 telaşlı bir şekilde

🇰🇷 흥분하여 (heungbunhayeo)

🇸🇦 باضطراب (bi'ititarab)

🇨🇿 rozrušeně

🇸🇰 rozrušene

🇨🇳 激动地 (jīdòng de)

🇸🇮 vznemirjeno

🇮🇸 æstur

🇰🇿 қобалжып

🇬🇪 აღელვებულად

🇦🇿 həyəcanla

🇲🇽 agitadamente

Etymology

The word 'agitatedly' is derived from the verb 'agitate', which comes from the Latin word 'agitare', meaning 'to put in motion'. The adverb form 'agitatedly' first appeared in the English language in the mid-19th century, gaining popularity in literature and everyday usage to describe actions or speech that show signs of agitation or excitement.

See also: agitate, agitated, agitating, agitation, agitator.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,303, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.