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Grade 4
(pain-ful-ly) 3 syllables

Definition

adverb. in a way that causes physical or emotional pain.

Example Sentence

I was painfully tired after riding horses all day long.

More Example Sentences

She spoke painfully about her sad experience.

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painfully
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Rhymes

  • gainfully
  • painfully
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