adv. [f. prec. + -LY2.] In an aggravating manner; in a manner that makes worse, embitters, irritates, etc.
a. 1680. R. Allestree, 40 Serm. (L.). If I had worded this more aggravatingly.
1748. Richardson, Clarissa (1811), I. vii. 43. My sister aggravatingly held up her hands.
1861. All Yr. Round, 3 Aug., 447. The aggravatingly wakeful condition of the inhabitants.
