painfully Definition
- 1in a way that causes physical or emotional pain
- 2in a way that is distressing or difficult to bear
- 3in a way that is done with great effort or difficulty
Using painfully: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "painfully" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The wound was painfully slow to heal.
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She spoke painfully of her son's death.
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He had to painfully admit his mistake.
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The team lost the game painfully.
painfully Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for painfully
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Summary: painfully in Brief
The adverb 'painfully' [ˈpeɪnfəli] describes something that causes physical or emotional pain, is distressing or difficult to bear, or is done with great effort or difficulty. Examples include 'The wound was painfully slow to heal,' and 'He had to painfully admit his mistake.'
