Pressingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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pressingly

 

[ ˈpresɪŋli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a urgent manner

In a manner that requires immediate action or attention.

Synonyms

imperatively, urgently, urgently

Examples of usage

  • She looked at him pressingly, willing him to understand the urgency of the situation.
  • The doctor spoke pressingly, emphasizing the need for prompt treatment.

Translations

Translations of the word "pressingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 urgentemente

🇮🇳 तत्काल

🇩🇪 dringend

🇮🇩 mendesak

🇺🇦 нагально

🇵🇱 pilnie

🇯🇵 緊急に (きんきゅうに)

🇫🇷 urgemment

🇪🇸 urgentemente

🇹🇷 acilen

🇰🇷 긴급히 (긴급하게)

🇸🇦 بإلحاح

🇨🇿 naléhavě

🇸🇰 naliehavo

🇨🇳 紧急地 (jǐnjí de)

🇸🇮 nujno

🇮🇸 bráðnauðsynlega

🇰🇿 шұғыл

🇬🇪 სასწრაფოდ

🇦🇿 təcili

🇲🇽 urgentemente

Etymology

The adverb 'pressingly' is derived from the verb 'press' which comes from the Latin word 'pressare', meaning 'to press, push'. It has been used in English language to convey the sense of urgency or immediate need for action.

See also: depress, express, impress, oppress, press, pressing, pressings, pressure, pressuring, repress, repressed.