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ANNOYINGLY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does annoyingly mean? 

ANNOYINGLY (adverb)
  The adverb ANNOYINGLY has 1 sense:

1. in an annoying manner or to an annoying degreeplay

  Familiarity information: ANNOYINGLY used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


ANNOYINGLY (adverb)


Sense 1

Meaning:

In an annoying manner or to an annoying degree

Pertainym:

annoying (causing irritation or annoyance)


 Context examples 


An algorithm akin to the annoyingly helpful one that attempts to auto-complete text messages and emails is now being harnessed for a better cause.

(Microbes are at work in our bodies, and researchers have figured out what they're up to, National Science Foundation)



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