relentlessly — In a way that continues without stopping or becoming less intense; persistently and determinedly without mercy or compassion.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: In a way that continues without stopping or becoming less intense; persistently and determinedly without mercy or compassion.
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈlentləsli/
Example Sentences
- My cat relentlessly knocks items off the table, as if it's her full-time job.
- The detective pursued the case relentlessly for five years.
- He relentlessly practiced his pickup lines in the mirror until his reflection started avoiding eye contact.
relentlessly
ADVERB[/rɪˈlentləsli/]
In a way that continues without stopping or becoming less intense; persistently and determinedly without mercy or compassion.
In a way that continues without stopping or becoming less intense; persistently and determinedly without mercy or compassion.
She runs relentlessly and breathlessly, while others wait restlessly!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'lentus' meaning flexible or slow, with prefix 're-' (back/again) and suffix '-less' (without). The word evolved to describe something that cannot be bent or stopped, like an unyielding iron rod.
Breakdown
re- (back/again) + lent (from Latin 'lentus' = flexible) + -less (without) + -ly (adverb suffix)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My cat relentlessly knocks items off the table, as if it's her full-time job.”
“The detective pursued the case relentlessly for five years.”
“He relentlessly practiced his pickup lines in the mirror until his reflection started avoiding eye contact.”
“The rain poured relentlessly throughout the night.”
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