cryingly

adv — 2 senses

cryingly

adv

Etymology From crying + -ly.

1

While crying; with tears.

2

Figuratively In a way that desperately demands attention.

  • […] a state of things cryingly calling for immediate and sweeping reforms […]1858, The anti-slavery reporter, page 113:

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