Definition

In a way that causes irritation or displeasure.

Example

She kept tapping her pen on the table annoyingly during the meeting.

Conversation

Have you noticed how he talks annoyingly loud in class?

I know, right? It's so distracting when I'm trying to focus.

Exactly! It makes it hard to hear the teacher sometimes.

Totally! I wish he would just tone it down a bit.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Annoyingly → It is formed from "annoy" (from Old French *anoier*, meaning to trouble or vex) and "-ingly" (a suffix used to form adverbs indicating manner). The word "annoyingly" describes the manner in which something causes trouble or irritation.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'troubles' you ('annoy') and how it does so 'in a manner' ('-ingly'). This helps you remember that 'annoyingly' means in a troublesome way.

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