Cringeworthily

Pronunciation: /krɪndʒ.wɜr.ðə.li/

Definitions of cringeworthily

adverb modifying a verb, adjective, or other adverb to indicate the manner in which something is done

Example Sentences

Examples of cringeworthily in a Sentence

formal The speaker's use of cringeworthily inappropriate language caused discomfort among the audience.

informal I can't believe she wore that cringeworthily outdated outfit to the party.

slang His attempt at flirting was cringeworthily bad.

figurative The movie's attempt at humor fell flat and ended up being cringeworthily awkward.

Grammatical Forms of cringeworthily

• past tense: cringeworthilyed
• plural: cringeworthilies
• comparative: more cringeworthily
• superlative: most cringeworthily
• present tense: cringeworthily
• future tense: will cringeworthily
• perfect tense: have cringeworthilyed
• continuous tense: is cringeworthilying
• singular: cringeworthily
• positive degree: cringeworthily
• infinitive: to cringeworthily
• gerund: cringeworthilying
• participle: cringeworthilyed

Origin and Evolution of cringeworthily

First Known Use: 2005 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'cringeworthily' is derived from the combination of 'cringe' and 'worthily'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'cringeworthily' has become more commonly used in modern times with the rise of internet culture and social media, where it is often used to describe something that induces a feeling of embarrassment or discomfort.