Meaning of alarmingly in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Adverb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /əˈlɑrmɪŋli/

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  1. Adverb

    alarmingly

    Definitions

    1. in an alarming manner

    Examples

    • « It grew alarmingly fast »

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