Definition

In a way that is very noticeable or extreme; to a great extent.

Example

The party was crashingly loud, making it impossible to hear anything else.

Conversation

Did you hear how the concert went last night?

Yeah, I heard it ended crashingly due to the rain.

I was really looking forward to it, too.

Same here! It sounded like such a fun event.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Crashingly → It is formed from "crash" (of imitative origin, meaning to collide violently) and the suffix "-ingly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "crashingly" describes an action done in a manner that is violent or sudden, akin to a crash.

Memory Tip

Think of something happening in a 'violent' or 'sudden' way, like a crash, and the '-ingly' shows how it is done.

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