urgently

[ur-juhnt-lee]

adverb

1. in a way that requires immediate action or attention.

   These reforms are urgently necessary to protect both the public health and national security.

2. 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of urgently¹

urgent ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

"It is clear there is a serious issue in the Australian sunscreen industry that urgently needs to be addressed," said Rosie Thomas, the director of campaigns, in a statement to the BBC.

From BBC

Universal vaccines are urgently needed to provide broader protection against ever-changing respiratory viruses, such as influenza, that are major pandemic threats.

From Salon

Downing Street tells reporters Rayner cannot give further details of her situation due to a court order, which she is "urgently" trying to lift.

From BBC

It's an issue, they claim, "which needs urgently addressing by government".

From BBC

In the study, the researchers wrote that “while efforts to slow climate change may be sputtering,” people urgently need to take steps to preserve groundwater.

From Los Angeles Times

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