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Embarrassingly Meaning in English

word · lemma: embarrass

ɪmˈbɛɹəsɪŋɫi
im-BAIR-uh-sing-lee
ɛmbˈæɹəsɪŋli
em-BARR-uh-sing-lee

Definição

In a way that causes embarrassment, shame, or awkwardness.

Uso & Nuances

Usually used with adjectives or statements to highlight an uncomfortable situation. Formal and informal; commonly used for both personal and general situations. Often signals that something is socially awkward.

Frases de Exemplo

He embarrassingly forgot her name.

basic

The answer was embarrassingly simple.

basic

He arrived embarrassingly late to the meeting.

basic

I embarrassingly tripped in front of everyone at the party.

natural

She embarrassingly admitted she didn’t know how to use the machine.

natural

It was embarrassingly obvious that he was lying.

natural