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gratingly

/ˈɡreɪ.tɪŋ.li/
grat · ing · ly
Adjective:grating
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• adverb

1

In an irritating, abrasive, or annoying manner.

Example

"The spokesperson's tone was gratingly smug throughout the entire press conference."

2

In a harsh, discordant, or rasping manner that is unpleasant to hear.

Example

"The old iron gate swung open, squeaking gratingly on its rusted hinges."

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• Rhymes for gratingly

• Nearby Words

gratifyingly
gratin
grating
gratingly
gratis
gratitude
gratuitously

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the participial adjective 'grating' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The root verb 'grate' entered Middle English from Old French 'grater' (to scrape or scratch), of Germanic origin.

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