Cringingly

Pronunciation: /ˈkrɪnʤɪŋli/

Definitions of cringingly

adverb An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. It often answers the questions how, when, where, or to what extent. In this case, 'cringingly' is an adverb describing how something is done in a cringing manner.

Example Sentences

A1 The movie was cringingly bad.

A2 She cringingly apologized for her mistake.

B1 He cringingly admitted his guilt in court.

B2 The comedian's jokes were cringingly awkward.

C1 The politician's speech was cringingly insincere.

C2 The singer's performance was cringingly off-key.

Examples of cringingly in a Sentence

formal Her cringingly awkward behavior at the meeting was noticed by everyone in the room.

informal I can't believe he wore that cringingly ugly shirt to the party.

slang The TikTok video was so cringingly bad, it went viral for all the wrong reasons.

figurative The tension in the room was cringingly palpable as they waited for the results to be announced.

Grammatical Forms of cringingly

• past tense: cringed
• plural: cringingly
• comparative: more cringingly
• superlative: most cringingly
• present tense: cringe
• future tense: will cringe
• perfect tense: have cringed
• continuous tense: is cringing
• singular: cringingly
• positive degree: cringingly
• infinitive: to cringe
• gerund: cringing
• participle: cringed

Origin and Evolution of cringingly

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'cringingly' is derived from the verb 'cringe', which originated from Middle English 'crengen' or 'crynge', meaning to shrink or cower in fear or servility.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'cringingly' has evolved to describe something causing embarrassment or discomfort, often in a social context. The word has come to signify a feeling of awkwardness or shame in modern usage.