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Brokenly

usgb/ˈbrəʊkənli/Volume
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Emotional DisruptionPlay
Indicates speaker's emotional state that disrupts their flow of speech. SlideHe recounted the accident brokenly, pausing often to compose himself.
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Narrative TensionPlay
Use 'brokenly' when portraying characters in stressful or intense situations. SlideShe described her ordeal brokenly, each word laced with fear.
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Not LiteralPlay
'Brokenly' is often figurative, not describing something physically broken. SlideThe witness spoke brokenly, not due to language, but trauma.