annoyingly
|an-noy-ing-ly|
B2
/əˈnɔɪ.ɪŋ.li/
(annoy)
irritation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'annoy' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'anoier,' where 'an-' meant 'to' and 'oier' meant 'to hate or be hateful.'
Historical Evolution
'anoier' transformed into the Middle English word 'anoien,' and eventually became the modern English word 'annoy.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to be hateful or cause discomfort,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to irritate or disturb.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that causes irritation or annoyance.
He annoyingly tapped his pen on the table during the meeting.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45