irritatingly
|ir-ri-tat-ing-ly|
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/ˈɪrɪˌteɪtɪŋli/
(irritate)
annoy or inflame
Etymology
Etymology Information
'irritate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'irritare,' where 'ir-' meant 'in' and 'ritare' meant 'to excite or provoke.'
Historical Evolution
'irritare' transformed into the French word 'irriter,' and eventually became the modern English word 'irritate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to provoke or excite,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to annoy or anger slightly.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that causes annoyance or slight anger.
He irritatingly tapped his pen on the table during the meeting.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42