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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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

"The convoy remains on track to complete its mission - delivering urgently needed humanitarian aid to the Cuban people," he added.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Still, Keisha’s final monologue is devastating in its plea for perceptual equity, and daniels’ performance grounds the play in something urgently human.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

The controller then realizes what is about to happen and urgently radios:

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

“Never mind that! How did Snape punish Ginny, Neville, and Luna?” asked Harry urgently.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

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