alarmedly
|a-larm-ed-ly|
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/əˈlɑːrmdli/
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/əˈlɑːmdli/
(alarmed)
showing fear or concern
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alarmedly' originates from the word 'alarm,' which comes from the Old French 'alarme,' derived from the Italian 'all'arme,' meaning 'to arms.'
Historical Evolution
'Alarm' changed from the Old French word 'alarme' and eventually became the modern English word 'alarm.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a call to arms,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a warning of danger.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that shows fear or concern.
She looked around alarmedly when she heard the noise.
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Last updated: 2025/06/12 11:06