alarm
noun
a sudden fear or distressing suspense caused by an awareness of danger; apprehension; fright.
alarmedly
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a word derived from
alarm.
Example Sentences
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Dear young sir," touching his arm alarmedly, "don't read this book.
From The Confidence-Man by Melville, Herman
"He's no fit mate for you, Caroline," Markham said alarmedly.
From A Son of the Hills by Comstock, Harriet T. (Harriet Theresa)
Millthorpe looked anxiously and alarmedly after him a moment, then made a movement in pursuit, but paused again.
From Pierre; or The Ambiguities by Melville, Herman
"Come!" she cried, sitting up rather alarmedly in bed, and holding the blanket over her chest.
From Star-Dust by Hurst, Fannie
The woman, looking alarmedly at her, murmured the word "bread-sauce?" and sucked in her cheeks.
From A Sheaf of Corn by Mann, Mary E.
