urgently

[ ur-juhnt-lee ]

adverb

1. in a way that requires immediate action or attention:

   These reforms are urgently necessary to protect both the public health and national security.

2. in an insistent or earnest way:

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

Other Words From

• non·ur·gent·ly adverb
• su·per·ur·gent·ly adverb
• un·ur·gent·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of urgently¹

urgent ( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

With 2023 being the hottest year on record and 25% of the global population experiencing dangerous levels of extreme heat, canopy cover was urgently needed to cool down our cities, he said.

From Science Daily

The allegation is that Braverman altered the time, in order to give the impression that the prime minister had acted more urgently and more decisively.

From BBC

While missing that deadline was embarrassing, behind the scenes a more serious issue was playing out - Volocopter was urgently trying to raise fresh investment to keep the firm going.

From BBC

And most urgently now, how violence, lies and cruelty work in and on our brains, and how to stop it.

From Salon

Historic England said "issues with the historic fabric urgently need to be addressed through a programme of repair work".

From BBC

Related Words

• compellingly
• eagerly
• earnestly
• frantically
• hastily
• vigorously