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

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

A spokeswoman for performing arts network Creu Cymru welcomed the report and agrees that the 40% cut in funding since 2010 needs to be “urgently addressed”.

From BBC

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

From BBC

"The government must urgently raise pharmacy funding to prevent further closures of community pharmacies."

From BBC

Related Words

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