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    Douloureusement (en. Painfully)

    /du.lu.ʁøz.mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    Indicates an action carried out with physical or emotional pain.
    He painfully felt the loss of his friend.
    Il a douloureusement ressenti la perte de son ami.
    Expresses a feeling of intense sadness or suffering.
    She painfully regretted her past choices.
    Elle a douloureusement regretté ses choix passés.
    Reflects a persistent malaise.
    He painfully awaited the response to his application.
    Il a douloureusement attendu la réponse de sa candidature.

    Etymology

    From the word 'pain' associated with the suffix '-ly' that forms adverbs.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    painfully yours
    Expression meaning that one writes with personal pain.
    douloureusement vôtre
    painfully beautiful
    Refers to a beauty that inspires sorrow or melancholy.
    douloureusement belle

    Related Words

    pain
    Physical or emotional sensation of suffering.
    douleur
    painful
    Causing pain.
    douloureux

    Slang Meanings

    Describe an emotionally difficult experience.
    It was painfully complicated to see him leave.
    C'était douloureusement compliqué de le voir partir.
    Used to emphasize a negative situation.
    This movie is painfully long.
    Ce film est douloureusement long.