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painfully

UK
/ˈpeɪn.fəl.i/
US
/ˈpeɪn.fəl.i/

Translations

painfullyadverb
UK
/ˈpeɪn.fəl.i/
US
/ˈpeɪn.fəl.i/
She painfully twisted her ankle while hiking on the rocky trail.
Elle s’est douloureusement tordu la cheville pendant la randonnée sur le sentier rocailleux.
douloureusementEmployé aussi au sens figuré pour exprimer une gêne psychologique ou émotionnelle.
He was painfully aware of his shortcomings during the interview.
Il était douloureusement conscient de ses lacunes pendant l’entretien.
Additional translations
terriblementRenforce un degré excessif ou pénible dans un registre courant.
Synonyms
agonizingly
sorely
severely
intensely
excruciatingly

Definitions

painfullyadverb
In a manner that causes physical pain or discomfort.
She painfully twisted her ankle while hiking on the rocky trail.
In a way that causes mental or emotional distress.
He was painfully aware of his shortcomings during the interview.
To an extreme or excessive degree.
The instructions were painfully detailed, making the process longer than necessary.
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