Hurriedly: meaning, definitions and examples

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hurriedly

 

[ ˈhɜːrɪdli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a rush

Done or acting with excessive speed or urgency; rushed.

Synonyms

hastily, promptly, quickly, rapidly, speedily, swiftly

Examples of usage

  • She hurriedly packed her bags and ran to catch the train.
  • He hurriedly finished his homework before the deadline.
  • They hurriedly left the building when the fire alarm went off.

Translations

Translations of the word "hurriedly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 apressadamente

🇮🇳 जल्दी

🇩🇪 eilig

🇮🇩 dengan terburu-buru

🇺🇦 поспішно

🇵🇱 pośpiesznie

🇯🇵 急いで

🇫🇷 précipitamment

🇪🇸 apuradamente

🇹🇷 aceleyle

🇰🇷 서둘러

🇸🇦 بسرعة

🇨🇿 rychle

🇸🇰 ponáhľavo

🇨🇳 匆忙地

🇸🇮 hitro

🇮🇸 fljótt

🇰🇿 шұғыл

🇬🇪 სწრაფად

🇦🇿 tələsik

🇲🇽 apresuradamente

Etymology

The adverb 'hurriedly' is derived from the verb 'hurry', which has roots in Middle English and Old French. The word 'hurry' originally meant 'to rush' or 'to hasten'. Over time, the adverb 'hurriedly' evolved to describe actions done with excessive speed or urgency.

See also: hurried, hurry, hurrying, unhurried.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,501, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.