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pressingly

/ˈprɛs.ɪŋ.li/
press · ing · ly
Adjective:pressing
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• adverb

1

In an urgent manner that demands immediate attention or action.

Example

"With the fiscal deadline approaching, the committee needed to address the budget deficit pressingly."

2

In an insistent, earnest, or persistent manner when making a request or invitation.

Example

"The hosts invited us so pressingly to stay for dinner that we could not politely refuse."

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• Rhymes for pressingly

• Nearby Words

presser
pressie
pressing
pressingly
pressman
pressroom
pressure

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