Definitions
- Describing a situation that is frustrating and annoying. - Referring to an action or behavior that is irritating or offensive. - Talking about something that is causing anger or resentment.
- Describing a situation that is causing irritation or annoyance. - Referring to an action or behavior that is frustrating or maddening. - Talking about something that is causing anger or exasperation.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe situations or actions that are frustrating or irritating.
- 2Both words convey a sense of annoyance or anger.
- 3Both words are adverbs that modify verbs or adjectives.
- 4Both words can be used to express negative emotions.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Gallingly is more mild and less intense than exasperatingly.
- 2Cause: Gallingly is often used to describe situations or actions that are annoying or frustrating, while exasperatingly is used to describe situations or actions that are maddening or infuriating.
- 3Usage: Gallingly is less common than exasperatingly and may be considered more formal or literary.
- 4Connotation: Gallingly has a connotation of being irritating or offensive, while exasperatingly has a connotation of being frustrating or maddening.
Remember this!
Gallingly and exasperatingly are both adverbs that describe situations or actions that are frustrating or irritating. However, gallingly is milder and less intense than exasperatingly, and is often used to describe situations or actions that are annoying or offensive. On the other hand, exasperatingly is used to describe situations or actions that are maddening or infuriating.
