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abrasively

/əˈbreɪ.sɪv.li/
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Adjective:abrasive
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• adverb

1

In a harsh, rude, or irritating manner that shows little concern for the feelings of others.

Example

"The manager spoke abrasively to the staff during the review, creating a tense atmosphere in the office."

2

In a way that rubs, scrapes, or wears away a physical surface through friction.

Example

"The coarse sand rubbed abrasively against the wooden hull of the boat."

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• Rhymes for abrasively

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abram
abrasion
abrasive
abrasively
abrasiveness
abreast
abridgable

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'abrasive' and the adverbial suffix '-ly', ultimately tracing back to the Latin verb 'abradere', meaning 'to scrape off'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Abrasively. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/abrasively
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