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irritatingly

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adv

Meaning 1

In an irritating way; in a manner causing irritation, or that irritates.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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adverb

Meaning 2

in an irritating manner

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Etymology

Etymology tree English irritating Middle English -ly English -ly English irritatingly From irritating + -ly.