Concernedly

/kənˈsɜːrnɪdli/ adverb

Definition

In a concerned manner; with worry, care, or anxiety about something.

Etymology

Concerned (past participle of concern, from Old French) plus -ly (adverb suffix). Shows how English turns adjectives describing emotions into adverbs describing manner.

Kelly Says

When someone asks 'How is he?' and you answer 'concernedly,' your tone of voice actually matters more than the word—it's all about expressing that worried feeling!

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