Definition

In a way that causes or involves stress; with anxiety or pressure.

Example

She handled the situation stressfully, trying to meet all the deadlines at once.

Conversation

I've been working on this project and it's been so stressfully intense.

I can imagine! Deadlines can really pile up, can't they?

Exactly! Sometimes I feel like I can't keep up with everything.

Maybe you should take a break and relax a little.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stressfully → It is formed from "stress" (from Latin *stringere*, meaning to draw tight) and "-fully" (meaning full of). The word "stressfully" means in a manner that is full of stress or tension.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'full of tension' — 'stress' comes from the idea of drawing tight, and '-fully' indicates a manner. This helps you remember that 'stressfully' describes doing something in a tense or anxious way.

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