pressingly Meaning & Definition
What Does Pressingly Mean?
Pressingly is used as an adverb meaning With a sense of urgency, because it is very important. It can also mean Importantly. Often used with more in this sense.
Word Facts for Pressingly
| Part of speech | adverb |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | urgently, importantly and persistently |
| Antonyms | apathetically and half-heartedly |
| Comparative / superlative | more pressingly, most pressingly |
Pressingly Definition (Adverb)
- With a sense of urgency, because it is very important.
- Importantly. Often used with more in this sense.
Why would you do that on a date, and why, more pressingly, would you do that at the beginning of a date?
- With enthusiasm. With friendly encouragement.
Synonyms of Pressingly
Pressingly synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Pressingly
Pressingly in a Sentence
Why would you do that on a date, and why, more pressingly, would you do that at the beginning of a date?
Word Forms & Grammar
pressingly (comparative more pressingly, superlative most pressingly)
Words That Rhyme With Pressingly
Origin of Pressingly
From pressing + -ly.
Quick Answers About Pressingly
What part of speech is pressingly?
Pressingly is an adverb.
What is another word for pressingly?
Close synonyms of pressingly are urgently, importantly and persistently. See the full list of pressingly synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of pressingly?
Antonyms of pressingly include apathetically and half-heartedly.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of pressingly?
The comparative form is more pressingly and the superlative form is most pressingly.