Synonyms

urgently

American

[ur-juhnt-lee] / ˈɜr dʒənt li /

adverb

in a way that requires immediate action or attention.

These reforms are urgently necessary to protect both the public health and national security.
in an insistent or earnest way.

We urgently request a thorough review and reevaluation of the government’s recovery plans for endangered species.

Other Word Forms

nonurgently adverb
superurgently adverb
unurgently adverb

Etymology

Origin of urgently

urgent ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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"We are urgently working with France and other partners to put together a wide coalition to protect freedom of navigation."

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

The health ministry called on residents to urgently clear the roads for ambulances.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

All the more unlucky: both Asia and Grace are urgently trying to protect their sisters from falling into the cult’s grasp.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

Perhaps more urgently, should Roher have made an AI doc that treats us like children?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

“Katherine, tell Chip to stop fiddling with the cell phone,” he whispered urgently.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

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