Maddeningly: meaning, definitions and examples
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maddeningly
[ ˈmæd.ɪŋ.li ]
in a frustrating or exasperating manner
In a way that makes someone very annoyed or angry. It can be used to describe situations or behaviors that are extremely irritating or aggravating.
Synonyms
exasperatingly, infuriatingly, irritatingly
Examples of usage
- She tapped her foot maddeningly on the floor, waiting for the meeting to start.
- The constant beeping of the alarm clock was maddeningly loud.
- The slow internet connection was maddeningly frustrating.
Translations
Translations of the word "maddeningly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 enervantemente
🇮🇳 पागलपन से
🇩🇪 verrückt machend
🇮🇩 menggila
🇺🇦 дратівливо
🇵🇱 szalenie
🇯🇵 発狂させるほど
🇫🇷 d'une manière exaspérante
🇪🇸 de manera enloquecedora
🇹🇷 delice edici bir şekilde
🇰🇷 미치게 할 정도로
🇸🇦 بشكل يدفع إلى الجنون
🇨🇿 šíleně
🇸🇰 šialene
🇨🇳 令人发狂地
🇸🇮 norčevsko
🇮🇸 geðveikislega
🇰🇿 жындырататын
🇬🇪 გიჟურად
🇦🇿 dəli edici şəkildə
🇲🇽 de manera enloquecedora
Word origin
The word 'maddeningly' is derived from the verb 'madden,' which comes from the Middle English 'maddenen,' meaning to become insane or furious. Over time, the adverb 'maddeningly' emerged to describe actions or situations that provoke intense frustration or anger. The usage of 'maddeningly' has evolved to convey a sense of exasperation and irritation in modern English.