What is another word for creakily?

Pronunciation: [kɹˈiːkɪlɪ] (IPA)

Creakily is a word used to describe something that makes a grating, high-pitched, or squeaky sound. Its synonyms include noisily, loudly, screechingly, wheezily, raspingly, and groaningly. Noisily denotes making a loud and disruptive sound. Loudly implies a high volume of sound. Screechingly suggests a loud, piercing, and high-pitched sound. Wheezily refers to a sound that is difficult to produce due to some obstruction, like in the case of breathing. Raspingly describes an unpleasant, rough sound, while groaningly conveys a low, mournful sound. These synonyms can be used interchangeably with creakily to express sound that is jarring or unpleasant to the ears.

What are the hypernyms for Creakily?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Creakily

Then he folded his papers, replaced them in his wallet, wiped his glasses, shot his cuffs, hoped we'd find Hynds House all we'd hoped, hoped the town would be to our liking, hoped he could be of further service to us, bowed creakily, and took his departure.
"A Woman Named Smith"
Marie Conway Oemler
Turnbull sat up creakily, rubbing his arms.
"Dead Giveaway"
Gordon Randall Garrett
They got into a small round elevator and Ringg punched buttons; it began to rise, slowly and creakily, toward the top.
"The Colors of Space"
Marion Zimmer Bradley

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