awkwardly B2 Topic:Describing Qualities US /ˈɔkwɝdli/ See IPA manual Freq #26087 Meanings 1 adv in an awkward manner They bent awkwardly. 2 adv In an awkward manner; with discomfort or lack of coordination. A poorly finished trunk has an awkwardly high liftover and no useful handhold on its lid. Etymology From awkward + -ly. Topics Describing Qualities External links Google Images Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary # awkwardly **Type:** Word **Level:** B2 **Part of speech:** adv **IPA (US):** /ˈɔkwɝdli/ **Frequency rank:** 26087 ## Meanings 1. in an awkward manner 2. In an awkward manner; with discomfort or lack of coordination. ## Examples - They bent awkwardly. - A poorly finished trunk has an awkwardly high liftover and no useful handhold on its lid. ## Etymology From awkward + -ly. ## Topics - Describing Qualities markdown