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strainedly

/ˈstreɪ.nɪd.li/
strain · ed · ly
Adjective:strained
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• adverb

1

In a tense, forced, or unnatural manner showing signs of nervous effort or emotional discomfort.

Example

"She smiled strainedly at the reporters while waiting for the committee's final announcement."

2

With great physical or mental exertion and difficulty.

Example

"The hikers breathed strainedly as they ascended the steep mountain pass."

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• Rhymes for strainedly

• Nearby Words

straightness
strain
strained
strainedly
strainer
strait
straitjacket

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