painfully

//ˈpeɪnfəli//
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Adverb

painfullyCanonical form
1

In a way that causes physical pain or discomfort.

She hit her elbow painfully against the door.

2

In a way that causes emotional distress or suffering.

She was painfully aware of how much she had hurt him.

3

To an extreme or distressing degree; used for emphasis.

It was painfully obvious that she was lying.

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