Heartbreakingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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heartbreakingly

[ ˈhɑːrtbreɪkɪŋli ]

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emotional

In a way that causes great sadness or emotional pain.

Synonyms

sadly, sorrowfully, tragically

Examples of usage

It was heartbreakingly sad to see her crying alone.
The movie ended heartbreakingly with the main character dying.
The news of the tragedy spread heartbreakingly fast.

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relationship

In a way that causes intense emotional pain due to a failed romantic relationship.

Synonyms

mournfully, painfully, sorrowfully

Examples of usage

She looked heartbreakingly at the old love letters from her ex.
He sang the song heartbreakingly, expressing his feelings of heartache.

Translations

Translations of the word "heartbreakingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 de partir o coração

🇮🇳 दिल दहला देने वाला

🇩🇪 herzzerreißend

🇮🇩 yang menghancurkan hati

🇺🇦 розбиваючи серце

🇵🇱 rozrywający serce

🇯🇵 胸が張り裂けるように

🇫🇷 déchirant

🇪🇸 desgarrador

🇹🇷 yürek parçalayıcı

🇰🇷 가슴 아프게 하는

🇸🇦 مفطر للقلب

🇨🇿 srdcervoucí

🇸🇰 srdcervúci

🇨🇳 令人心碎的

🇸🇮 srce parajoč

🇮🇸 hjartnæmandi

🇰🇿 жүректі ауыртатын

🇬🇪 გულის ამომგმირავი

🇦🇿 ürəkparçalayan

🇲🇽 desgarrador

Word origin

The adverb 'heartbreakingly' is derived from the noun 'heartbreak,' which originated in the 16th century. The word 'heartbreak' combines 'heart' and 'break' to describe the intense emotional pain or sorrow one feels. Adding the '-ingly' suffix creates the adverb form, emphasizing the manner in which the emotional pain is experienced. 'Heartbreakingly' is commonly used in literature, songs, and everyday conversations to convey deep sorrow or emotional distress.