Flabbergastingly

/ˈflæbərɡæstɪŋli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner that is extremely surprising or amazing; in a way that shocks.

Etymology

Adverbial form of flabbergasting, created by adding -ly to the adjective, following standard English word-formation patterns.

Kelly Says

This word is practically never used because 'flabbergastingly' is a mouthful, and English speakers almost always just say 'flabbergasted' instead—showing how adverbs often lose popularity when they become too cumbersome to pronounce.

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