afflictively

  • 11severely — ad. 1. Harshly, sharply, sternly, rigidly. 2. Strictly, rigorously. 3. Painfully, fiercely, extremely, distressingly, afflictively …

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  • 12afflictive — /əˈflɪktɪv/ (say uh fliktiv) adjective characterised by or causing pain; distressing. –afflictively, adverb …

  • 13afflictive — [ə flik′tiv] adj. [ML afflictivus: see AFFLICT] causing pain or misery afflictively adv …

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