Distractingly

/dɪˈstrætɪŋli/ adverb

Definition

In a way that draws attention away from something; in a manner that causes distraction or interruption.

Etymology

From distracting (present participle of distract) plus the adverb suffix -ly, creating an adverb form describing the manner of distraction.

Kelly Says

When a subtitle is 'distractingly bright yellow,' it's not just bright—it actively pulls your eyes away from the movie itself, a word that captures the aggressive quality of some distractions.

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