Blastingly

Part of speech: adverb

Definitions

1. Characterized by an exceptionally strong and forceful quality that captures interest
2. In a way that is extremely loud, forceful, or intense, making a strong impact on the listener or observer
3. Expressing something with great volume or strength that commands attention or overwhelms

Etymology: "Blastingly" is a plain formation: the adjective "blasting" with the adverb-forming suffix "-ly" added to it, producing a word meaning "with explosive force." The base "blasting" carries the older sense of a violent blast, from the verb "blast," which is itself an English word of Old English origin, related to the idea of a strong gust of wind or breath. Its figurative senses of blighting or damaging ("blasted hopes," "blasting criticism") developed from that wind and withering-air sense, so the word carries a sense of sudden destructive force even when no explosive is involved.

Synonyms: extremely, incredibly, remarkably, very, exceptionally