Definition

In a way that involves pouring something, often used to describe heavy rain or liquid being poured out.

Example

The rain was falling pouringly, soaking everything in sight.

Conversation

Did you notice how it was raining pouringly this morning?

Yeah, I almost got soaked on my way to work!

I had to wait for it to stop before I could leave the house.

Good call! It was coming down hard for a while.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pouringly → It is formed from "pour" (from Old French *pourer*, meaning to flow or cause to flow) and "-ingly" (a suffix used to form adverbs indicating manner). The word "pouringly" describes the manner in which something is flowing or being poured out.

Memory Tip

Think of the action of 'pouring' — when something flows out, and the '-ingly' shows how it is done. This helps you remember that 'pouringly' means in a manner that flows out.

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