pryingly

Meanings

• adjective

  Acting or done in an intrusive and objectionably inquisitive way.

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Variants

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prying , pryingly

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'clever' or 'resourceful' in Middle English, the word 'pryingly' took on the current meaning in the late 15th or early 16th century.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'pryingly' comes from the Old English word 'priwan', which meant 'to provide for' or 'to take care of'.

2. The first known use of 'pryingly' in its current sense was in the late 15th or early 16th century.

3. The word 'pryingly' has been used in the title of several works of literature, including 'Prying Eyes' by John Dickson Carr and 'The Prying Mantis' by Agatha Christie.

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Related Concepts

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1. Curiosity: A strong desire to learn or know something. 'Pryingly' can be seen as an extreme form of curiosity.

2. Intrusion: The act of entering or interfering in someone else's private affairs without permission. 'Pryingly' can be used to describe this behavior.

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Culture

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In literature, 'pryingly' has been used to describe characters who are overly curious or intrusive, such as Miss Marple in Agatha Christie's detective novels. In art, it can be used to describe a painting or photograph that reveals too much information or invades privacy.

How to Memorize "pryingly"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person peering into someone else's window or eavesdropping on a conversation. This can help you remember the meaning of 'pryingly' as intrusive or objectionably inquisitive.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pryingly' with the idea of invasion of privacy or intrusion. This can help you remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Prying Eyes' to remember the meaning of 'pryingly'. The 'P' stands for 'prying', and the 'Eyes' represent the intrusive or inquisitive nature of the word.

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