Definition

In a way that causes annoyance or irritation; in a tedious manner.

Example

The meeting dragged on irksomely, making everyone restless.

Conversation

I found that new series on TV really irksomely slow-paced.

Yeah, I couldn't get through the first episode because of that.

It was like they were trying to drag out the plot for no reason.

Totally! It's frustrating when they do that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Irksomely → It is formed from "irksome" (from Old English "earcian", meaning to be troublesome or annoying) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "irksomely" means in a manner that is troublesome or annoying.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'troublesome' ('irksome') and how it is done 'in a manner' ('-ly'). This helps you remember that 'irksomely' describes an annoying way of doing something.

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