Definition

In a way that causes someone to feel ashamed or embarrassed.

Example

She was humiliatingly defeated in front of her friends.

Conversation

I can't believe I tripped in front of everyone at the party.

That sounds so humiliatingly awkward!

Yeah, I felt like running away right after it happened.

Don't worry, everyone has embarrassing moments like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Humiliatingly → It is formed from "humiliating" (from Latin "humiliare", meaning to lower or make humble) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "humiliatingly" describes an action done in a manner that causes someone to feel lowered or made humble.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'humiliate' which means to lower someone's dignity, and remember that 'humiliatingly' describes doing something in a way that makes someone feel humiliated.

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