Breakingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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breakingly

 

[ ˈbreɪkɪŋli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

intense situation

Breakingly is used to describe an action performed in a way that causes or signifies a break or interruption, often with a sense of impact or seriousness. It can imply a dramatic or emotional quality to the breaking action.

Synonyms

dramatically, heartbreakingly, strikingly

Examples of usage

  • She delivered her speech breakingly, capturing the audience's attention.
  • The news was breakingly tragic, leaving everyone in shock.
  • He spoke breakingly about his experiences in the war.

Translations

Translations of the word "breakingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 de forma chocante

🇮🇳 टूटनेवाला

🇩🇪 auf brechende Weise

🇮🇩 secara mengejutkan

🇺🇦 зламано

🇵🇱 w sposób łamiący

🇯🇵 衝撃的に

🇫🇷 de manière choquante

🇪🇸 de manera impactante

🇹🇷 şok edici bir şekilde

🇰🇷 충격적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل مروع

🇨🇿 šokujícím způsobem

🇸🇰 šokujúco

🇨🇳 令人震惊地

🇸🇮 šokantno

🇮🇸 áhrifamikill

🇰🇿 шокирлеуіш

🇬🇪 შოკისმომგვრელად

🇦🇿 şok edici şəkildə

🇲🇽 de manera impactante

Word origin

The word 'breakingly' derives from the verb 'break', which comes from Old English 'brecan', meaning 'to break, burst, or destroy'. This root has Germanic origins, related to similar words in Dutch and German. The adverbial suffix '-ly' is added to adjectives or participles to form adverbs. The use of 'break' in various contexts has evolved over centuries, leading to the modern understanding of interruption or significant change. 'Breakingly' is a less common formation but fits within the patterns of English grammar, emphasizing the manner of an action related to breaking.