What is another word for crushingly?

Pronunciation: [kɹˈʌʃɪŋlɪ] (IPA)

The word "crushingly" refers to something that is overwhelming, oppressive, or disheartening. There are several synonyms for this word, such as devastatingly, overwhelmingly, suffocatingly, and demoralizingly. These words describe a situation or feeling that is so intense, it leaves a person feeling defeated or overwhelmed. Crushingly can also be replaced with the word "burdensome," which means something that is heavy or difficult to bear. Other synonyms for this word include onerous, oppressive, and weighty. No matter which synonym is used, each word conveys a sense of heaviness or difficulty, making it difficult for a person to deal with a particular situation.

Usage examples for Crushingly

The burden of my loneliness weighed down upon me so crushingly that I cannot but consider my senses must have been somewhat dulled by suffering, for had they been active to their old accustomed height, I am persuaded my heart must have broken and that I should have died of grief.
"The Frozen Pirate"
W. Clark Russell
It was evident that the billet of deputy-assistant harbour master carried no crushingly onerous duties.
"Command"
William McFee
Many farms and villages were sacked, but soon the Indians were finally and crushingly defeated.
"The South American Republics Part I of II"
Thomas C. Dawson

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