mortifyingly
mortifyingly · more mortifyingly · most mortifyingly
In a mortifying mannerIn a mortifying manner; so as to cause great embarrassment.
Meaning
1 sensesIn a mortifying manner; so as to cause great embarrassment.
Origin
From mortifying + -ly.From mortifying + -ly.
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Forms
more mortifyingly, most mortifyingly| Comparative | more mortifyingly Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most mortifyingly |
regular
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb
See also
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