Synonyms for distressingly
- adverb
Most common
Definitions
- adv. 1
In a distressing manner; so as to cause distress.
Example sentences
- painfully The sudden glare impinged painfully on his eyes.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| distressingly | falling | |
| painfully | rising | |
| dismayingly | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- painfully3
- 11 letters
- dismayingly
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (painfully3 = 3 syllables).