Exigently

/ɪɡˈzɪdʒəntli/ adverb

Definition

In an urgent, pressing, or demanding manner.

Etymology

Adverbial form of exigent, formed by adding the standard -ly suffix to the adjective. Follows the normal English pattern for converting adjectives describing manner into adverbs.

Kelly Says

English is wonderfully systematic: if something is 'exigent,' you can immediately know that doing it 'exigently' means doing it with urgent pressure.

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