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damningly

adv · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adv

Meaning 1

In a damning manner, or to an extent that is damning.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The recordings are damningly explicit.

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree English damning Middle English -ly English -ly English damningly From damning + -ly.