Definition

In a manner that encourages or pushes someone to take action or do something.

Example

She spoke urgingly, trying to convince him to join the team.

Conversation

I noticed you've been urgingly trying to convince her to join us.

Yeah, I think she would have a great time with our group.

It's nice to see you being so urgingly supportive of her decision.

I just want her to feel included and have fun with us!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Urgingly → It is formed from "urge" (from Latin "urgere", meaning to press or push) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "urgingly" means in a manner that presses or pushes someone to act.

Memory Tip

Think of someone pressing or pushing you to take action — that's what it means to do something urgingly.

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