adv
Meaning 1
With a grating sound.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
gratingly
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Sound
Pronunciation
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adv
Meaning 2
So as to grate or jar; in a tiresome or irritating manner.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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adverb
Meaning 3
in a harsh and grating manner
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- her voice fell gratingly on our ears
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: raspingly, harshly
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
Etymology tree English grating Middle English -ly English -ly English gratingly From grating + -ly.