Alarmingly

adverb

/ə.ˈlɑːm.ɪŋ.li/

Word Frequency: 0.5

Definitions

1.adverbIn an alarming way, frighteningly.

"He sneezed alarmingly."

2.adverbCausing fear or concern.

"Alarmingly, he went into a severe sneezing fit."

3.adverbTo an extent that causes alarm.

"He went into an alarmingly severe sneezing fit."

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