Definition

Adverb: In a manner characterized by or accompanied by sobs; while sobbing.

Usage

The adverb "sobbingly" is used to describe how an action, typically speaking or recounting something, is performed. It indicates that the person is crying audibly with short, convulsive breaths while doing the action.

Examples

• She apologized sobbingly for her mistake.
• The witness described the accident sobbingly to the police.
• "I didn't mean to," he said sobbingly.

Advanced Usage

• "sobbingly" can modify verbs related to communication (e.g., , , , , ).
  • He sobbingly recounted the tragic events of that day.
• It is a descriptive adverb that adds a strong emotional layer to the action.

Variants and Related Words

• Sob (verb): To cry noisily, making short, gasping sounds.
  • She began to sob when she heard the news.
• Sobbing (noun): The act or sound of crying with sobs.
  • The room was filled with her quiet sobbing.

Synonyms

• Tearfully: While crying.
• Weepily: In a weeping manner.

Notes

"sobbingly" is a less common adverb, often found in literary or descriptive narrative contexts rather than everyday conversation. It precisely conveys the manner of speech intertwined with the physical act of sobbing.

Adverb

1. with sobs
   • sobbingly, the teenager admitted killing the baby