Apathetically is an antonym of pressingly.
As adverbs the difference between apathetically and pressingly
is that
apathetically is in an apathetic manner while
pressingly is with a sense of urgency, because it is very important.
apathetically English
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pressingly English
Adverb
( en adverb)
With a sense of urgency, because it is very important.
* 1998 , Lyman Copeland Draper, The Life of Daniel Boone , p.310
- I wrote pressingly to Mr. Boone to raise men with all expedition to join capt. Floyd.
Importantly. Often used with more in this sense.
- Why would you do that on a date, and why, more pressingly , would you do that at the beginning of a date?
With enthusiasm. With friendly encouragement.
* 2001 , April 10, Gillian Healey in , Managing to cope
- In early 1993, further education staff were pressingly invited to seminars, workshops and training days to prepare for liberation from the local education authorities.
Synonyms
(urgency)
* urgently
(important)
* importantly
(enthusiasm)
* persistently
* persuasively
* enthusiastically
Antonyms
* apathetically
* half-heartedly
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