- gratingly adv
- "Would anyone like some Parmesan?" asked Tom gratingly.
English expressions. 2014.
gratingly adv
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gratingly — adv. harshly, abrasively; in an irritating manner; oppressively; discordantly … English contemporary dictionary
Gratingly — Grating Grat ing, a. [See {Grate} to rub harshy.] That grates; making a harsh sound; harsh. {Grat ing*ly}, adv. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
grate v — gratingly adv … English expressions
grating — grating1 /gray ting/, n. 1. a fixed frame of bars or the like covering an opening to exclude persons, animals, coarse material, or objects while admitting light, air, or fine material. 2. Physics. See diffraction grating. [1605 15; GRATE1 + ING1] … Universalium
grating — grat|ing1 [ˈgreıtıŋ] n a metal frame with bars across it, used to cover a window or hole ▪ Leaves clogged the grating over the drain. grating 2 grating2 adj a grating sound is hard and unpleasant ▪ a harsh grating voice >gratingly adv … Dictionary of contemporary English
grating — grating1 [grāt′iŋ] n. [< GRATE2 + ING] 1. a framework of parallel or latticed bars set in a window, door, etc. 2. parallel bars or crossbars, sometimes curved or patterned, in a framework set in a sidewalk, ship s hatchway, etc. 3. DIFFRACTION … English World dictionary
grating — 1. adj. 1 sounding harsh or discordant (a grating laugh). 2 having an irritating effect. Derivatives: gratingly adv. 2. n. 1 a framework of parallel or crossed metal bars. 2 Optics a set of parallel wires, lines ruled on glass, etc., for… … Useful english dictionary
stridently — adv. harshly, gratingly, discordantly … English contemporary dictionary
grind — v. & n. v. (past and past part. ground) 1 a tr. reduce to small particles or powder by crushing esp. by passing through a mill. b intr. (of a mill, machine, etc.) move with a crushing action. 2 a tr. reduce, sharpen, or smooth by friction. b tr.… … Useful english dictionary
Harshly — Harsh ly, adv. In a harsh manner; gratingly; roughly; rudely. [1913 Webster] T will sound harshly in her ears. Shak. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
