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Maddeningly: meaning, definitions and examples

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maddeningly

 

[ ˈmæd.ɪŋ.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,659 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.