hurriedly
UK[ˈhʌr.id.li]US[ˈhɝː.id.li]
adv
in a quick or rushed manner because of lack of time.
Morpheme Breakdown
hurried
ly
hurried
adjective
ly
adverb suffix
Etymology
the word 'hurriedly' is a modern english formation built upon the base 'hurried', which is the past participle of the verb 'hurry'. the origin of 'hurry' is somewhat obscure, though it is thought to be onomatopoeic or perhaps related to middle english terms for hastening. the adverbial suffix '-ly' has a clear lineage from old english '-līċe', used to form adverbs of manner from adjectives. thus, 'hurriedly' literally means "in a hurried manner," directly linking the state of being rushed to the specific way an action is performed. its formation follows a standard and productive pattern in english for creating descriptive adverbs.
Analysis
Structure: hurried (adjective) + ly (adverb suffix)
- hurried: derived from the verb 'hurry', of uncertain origin, possibly imitative or related to middle english 'horien' (to hasten). functions as the adjective base.
- ly: from old english '-līċe', an adverbial suffix indicating manner or quality.
Examples
she packed her bags hurriedly to catch the last train.
he scribbled a note hurriedly before leaving the office.
the announcement was made hurriedly, leaving many questions unanswered.