agitatedly
1
5.7
- adverb
- /ˈædʒɪˌteɪdɪdli/
- The dog barked agitatedly, sensing that something was wrong outside.
Examples
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In a very few moments, she saw the little cleric bustling agitatedly down the middle of the street, dodging horses and pedestrians and making a beeline for the wayhouse.
Fiction book (1992) -
She was on her feet and agitatedly pacing the floor.
Fiction book (1990) -
He rushed in, speaking agitatedly.
Fiction book (1994) -
"Electrical outlet?" Redlow asked agitatedly.
Fiction book (1992) -
The thoroughbreds were restless, moving agitatedly about in their stalls, not quiet like they should be so late at night.
Fiction book (2001) -
Something of what she was saying apparently got through to the creature, for it began to blink agitatedly and withdrew to a distance of several feet.
Fiction book (1992) -
Above their heads, their clusters bobbed and jingled agitatedly over the buzz of talk.
Fiction book (1993) -
But Georgy, being a fusser, had to get it all on long before time and then pace agitatedly up and down, trying to decide whether she dared wear it.
Fiction book (1995) -
She paced the room agitatedly, unsure of what to do next.
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He spoke agitatedly as he tried to explain his point of view.
Synonyms
39
3.2
In a worried or nervous way
11
4.2
In a worried or uncomfortable way
5
3.7
In a way that shows you cannot relax or stay still
2
2.0
In a way that shows you feel afraid or unsure
1
6.0
In a nervous, tense way that shows worry
1
7.8
To make small nervous movements because you feel impatient and uneasy
1
7.0
In a nervous way with small quick movements
1
7.9
In a restless or worried way that shows you cannot be calm
Antonyms
How Agitated
22
4.8
50
4.4
1
5.7
53
2.3
11
4.2
97
1.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Agitatedly comes from the root ag- which means 'to do' or 'to move', the same root you see in action and agent. So, to behave agitatedly is to move or speak in a nervous, excited way, showing worry or being restless.