US /ˈɝːdʒəntli/
adv Freq #9274

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    In a way that needs immediate attention because it is very important.

    We all urgently need to tackle the problem of pollution.

  2. 2
    adv

    In an insistent, pleading way.

    He spoke urgently, begging them to listen.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 adv · in a way that needs... pressinglydesperately
Opposites
apatheticallyhalf-heartedly

Etymology

From urgent + -ly.

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