Abrasively

Pronunciation: /əˈbreɪ.sɪv.li/

Definitions of abrasively

adverb in a harsh or rough manner

Example Sentences

A1 She spoke abrasively to her colleagues, causing tension in the office.

A2 The teacher's feedback was given abrasively, leaving the student feeling discouraged.

B1 The customer service representative handled the complaint abrasively, escalating the situation.

B2 The politician responded abrasively to the journalist's questions, leading to a heated exchange.

C1 His abrasive communication style often alienates those around him, hindering collaboration.

C2 The author's writing is known for its abrasively honest portrayal of societal issues.

Examples of abrasively in a Sentence

formal The professor spoke abrasively to the students during the lecture.

informal She always talks abrasively when she's in a bad mood.

slang He was being so abrasively rude to the waiter at the restaurant.

figurative Her words cut through the conversation abrasively, leaving a tense atmosphere.

Grammatical Forms of abrasively

• past tense: abrasivelyd
• plural: abrasivelys
• comparative: more abrasively
• superlative: most abrasively
• present tense: abrasively
• future tense: will abrasively
• perfect tense: have abrasively
• continuous tense: is abrasively
• singular: abrasively
• positive degree: abrasively
• infinitive: to abrasively
• gerund: abrasivelying
• participle: abrasivelyd

Origin and Evolution of abrasively

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'abrasively' originated from the Latin word 'abradere' which means to scrape off. It later evolved into the Middle French word 'abrasif' before being adapted into English.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the act of scraping off or wearing down a surface, the word 'abrasively' has evolved to also describe behavior or communication that is harsh, grating, or offensive.