Creakily: meaning, definitions and examples
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creakily
[ ˈkrē-kə-lē ]
sound description
Creakily describes a manner of making sounds that resemble a creak, often associated with old or worn things. This term is often used to describe the sound of floorboards, doors, or mechanical devices that have not been well maintained. It implies a sense of age, fragility, or disrepair. When something moves or operates creakily, it may evoke feelings of discomfort or eeriness.
Synonyms
gratingly, groaningly, squeakily.
Examples of usage
- The old house creaked creakily in the wind.
- She walked across the floor creakily, trying not to wake anyone.
- The door opened creakily, revealing a dark room.
- The rusty gate swung open creakily, startling the nearby birds.
Translations
Translations of the word "creakily" in other languages:
🇵🇹 rangente
🇮🇳 खड़खड़ाहट से
🇩🇪 knarrend
🇮🇩 berderit
🇺🇦 скрипуче
🇵🇱 skrzypiąco
🇯🇵 きしむように
🇫🇷 craquement
🇪🇸 chirriante
🇹🇷 gıcırtılı
🇰🇷 삐걱거리며
🇸🇦 صرير
🇨🇿 skřípavě
🇸🇰 skripe
🇨🇳 吱吱作响
🇸🇮 škripajoče
🇮🇸 krepandi
🇰🇿 сықырлап
🇬🇪 ჩხრიალით
🇦🇿 qırıldayan
🇲🇽 chirriante
Etymology
The word 'creakily' is derived from the verb 'creak', which has its roots in Middle English 'crek', meaning to make a harsh, grating sound. This verb is likely influenced by the Old English 'crecan', which also means to make a loud or grating noise. The adverbial form 'creakily' was constructed by adding the suffix '-ly' to 'creaky', the adjective that describes something that creaks. The usage of 'creakily' has been observed in English literature since the early 19th century, where it was frequently used to convey age and degradation, especially in relation to structures and their sounds. Over time, 'creakily' has found its way into various forms of writing to enhance descriptive imagery, particularly in gothic and atmospheric narratives.