Pronunciation: /əˈflɪktɪvli/
adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb by providing information on how, when, where, or to what extent an action is performed
A1 She looked at him afflictively, hoping he would understand her silent plea.
A2 The children stared afflictively at the empty playground, wishing they could play.
B1 The patient groaned afflictively as the doctor examined his injured leg.
B2 The old man sighed afflictively as he remembered the loss of his beloved wife.
C1 The actress portrayed the character's anguish afflictively, bringing tears to the audience's eyes.
C2 The author described the war-torn city afflictively, capturing the devastation and despair of its inhabitants.
formal The patient's condition was described as afflictively painful by the doctor.
informal She looked afflictively sad after receiving the bad news.
slang I feel afflictively tired after staying up all night.
figurative The dark clouds loomed afflictively over the city, signaling an impending storm.
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