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creakily

/ˈkriː.kɪ.li/

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adverb

/ˈkriː.kɪ.li/C2formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее «со скрипом» или «с резким, скрипучим звуком». Часто используется для описания движения или работы чего-то старого, ржавого или требующего смазки, а также метафорически — для описания чего-то, что функционирует медленно или с трудом.

An adverb meaning "in a creaking manner" or "with a harsh, grating sound." It is often used to describe the way something moves or operates when old, rusty, or in need of lubrication, and can also be used metaphorically to describe something that functions slowly or with difficulty.

  1. In a creaky mannerB2formal

    In a way that makes a harsh, high-pitched sound, like an old door or floorboard.

    ruСкрипуче

    • The old wooden stairs creakily groaned under his weight.
    • She opened the rusty gate creakily.
    • The rocking chair moved creakily back and forth.

    Synonymsgratinglyharshlyjarringlyraspinglystridently

Forms
  • more creakily comparative form
  • most creakily superlative form