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Definition of creakily
creakily
/ˈkɹiː.kə.li/
creak · i · ly
Adjective:creaky
creakily Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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• adverb
1
In a manner that produces a harsh, high-pitched, or grating squeak, as from friction or strain.
Example
"The heavy wooden door swung open creakily on its rusted hinges."
2
In a stiff, slow, or unsteady manner, typically due to age, frailty, or disrepair.
Example
"After sitting on the cold bleachers for three hours, he stood up creakily and stretched his legs."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Creakily. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/creakily