pathologically

American

[path-uh-lahj-ik-lee] / ˌpæθ əˈlɑdʒ ɪk li /

adverb

in a way or to a degree that is pathological or indicative of disease or illness; abnormally.

Example Sentences

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Webb writes in his book that Bashir was "pathologically, compellingly charming. Ruthless."

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025

He is not an authentic person insofar as he lies all the time, but his desire for that attention is so deep, it's coming from such a deep place, he needs it pathologically.

From Salon • Feb. 27, 2025

After all, these platforms—neutral to a fault, and almost pathologically scrupulous—already are what Bezos apparently wants the Post to become.

From Slate • Nov. 4, 2024

The researchers became interested in mitophagy mediated by molecules called PINK1 and Parkin, as they are proteins that have been pathologically linked to Parkinson's disease.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2024

The crowd was relentlessly, pathologically friendly, and their enthusiasm was deafening.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris

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