alarmingly
/əˈlɑːm.ɪŋ.li/adv
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1
In an alarming way, frighteningly.
2
Causing fear or concern.
3
To an extent that causes alarm.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing