jaggedly

Thân thiện

The old fence ran jaggedly across the top of the hill.

Definition

Adverb: * In a manner that is uneven, rough, or sharply indented; having a harsh, irregular, or pointed outline or edge.

Usage

The adverb "jaggedly" describes how an action is performed, specifically to create or result in a rough, uneven, or sharply pointed form. It modifies verbs, often those related to cutting, tearing, breaking, or forming shapes.

Examples

• The lightning split the sky jaggedly.
• The glass had broken jaggedly, leaving dangerous edges.
• The mountains rose jaggedly against the horizon.
• He tore the paper jaggedly in his frustration.

Advanced Usage

• Figurative Use: Can describe non-physical things that are harsh, irregular, or abrupt.
  • His breathing came jaggedly after the sprint.
  • The stock market chart moved jaggedly throughout the day.

Variants and Related Words

• Jagged (adjective): Having a sharply uneven edge or surface.
  • jagged rocks, a jagged piece of metal
• Jaggedness (noun): The quality or state of being jagged.

Synonyms

• Raggedly
• Unevenly
• Roughly
• Irregularly
• Craggily (for rocks or landscapes)

Antonyms

• Smoothly
• Evenly
• Regularly
• Uniformly

Học thuật

Adverb

1. with a ragged and uneven appearance
   • a long beard, raggedly cut

Từ đồng nghĩa

• raggedly