Hurriedly

/ˈhɜːridli/ adverb

Definition

In a fast or rushed manner, doing something quickly because you're in a hurry.

Etymology

From the verb 'hurry,' which likely comes from the Germanic word 'hürren.' The suffix '-ed' was added to make an adjective ('hurried'), and then '-ly' was added to make an adverb meaning 'in a hurried manner.'

Kelly Says

The word 'hurried' added to the adverb suffix '-ly' creates 'hurriedly'—a mouthful of a word that itself sounds rushed when you say it! English loves stacking suffixes like building blocks to create new words.

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