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/ˈtʃælɪn(d)ʒɪŋli/ · chal·len·ging·ly
adverb
- In a manner that presents a difficulty or test. The mountain trail was challengingly steep, testing even experienced hikers.
- In a way that provokes, dares, or confronts someone. She stared challengingly at the opponent, daring him to make the first move.
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Did you know? The adverb 'challengingly' entered printed English in the early 1800s and, despite its rarity, is recorded in the Oxford English Dictionary as a legitimate, though infrequently used, form.