Harmfully

Pronunciation: /ˈhɑːrmfəli/

Definitions of harmfully

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb to indicate manner, time, place, or degree

Example Sentences

A1 Running with scissors can be harmfully dangerous.

A2 Not following safety guidelines can harmfully impact your health.

B1 Using harsh chemicals harmfully affects the environment.

B2 Smoking harmfully increases the risk of developing lung cancer.

C1 Excessive use of technology can harmfully disrupt social interactions.

C2 The harmful effects of pollution harmfully impact ecosystems worldwide.

Examples of harmfully in a Sentence

formal The chemicals in the cleaning solution can harmfully affect your skin if not used properly.

informal Eating too much junk food can harmfully impact your health in the long run.

slang Gossiping about others can harmfully damage your relationships with them.

figurative His harsh words harmfully pierced her heart, leaving a lasting emotional scar.

Grammatical Forms of harmfully

• past tense: harmed
• plural: harmfully
• comparative: more harmfully
• superlative: most harmfully
• present tense: harmfully
• future tense: will harmfully
• perfect tense: have harmed
• continuous tense: is harmingfully
• singular: harmfully
• positive degree: harmful
• infinitive: to harmfully
• gerund: harmfully
• participle: harmfully

Origin and Evolution of harmfully

First Known Use: 1200 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'harmfully' originated from the Middle English word 'harmful', which was derived from the Old English word 'hearmful' meaning causing harm.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'harmfully' has retained its original meaning of causing harm or damage, but has become more commonly used in modern English to describe actions or behaviors that have negative consequences or detrimental effects.