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creakily

UK
/ˈkriːkɪli/
US
/ˈkrikɪli/

Translations

creakilyadverb
UK
/ˈkriːkɪli/
US
/ˈkrikɪli/
grinçammentEn parlant d’un son ou d’un mouvement qui produit un grincement, souvent à cause de l’usure.
The old wooden floorboards creakily announced her presence as she tiptoed across the room.
Les vieilles lames de parquet ont annoncé sa présence grinçamment tandis qu’elle traversait la pièce sur la pointe des pieds.
péniblementAu sens figuré, pour une action exécutée de manière laborieuse, maladroite ou peu fluide.
The plot develops creakily and fails to hold the audience's attention.
L’intrigue se développe péniblement et ne parvient pas à retenir l’attention du public.
Synonyms
squeakily
gratingly
raspingly
creakingly

Definitions

creakilyadverb
In a manner that produces a creaking sound, often due to age or disrepair.
The old wooden floorboards creakily announced her presence as she tiptoed across the room.
In an awkward, laboured, or clumsily executed manner.
The plot develops creakily and fails to hold the audience's attention.
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