a. [ L. urgens, p. pr. of urgere: cf. F. urgent. See Urge. ] Urging; pressing; besetting; plying, with importunity; calling for immediate attention; instantly important. “The urgent hour.” Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
Some urgent cause to ordain the contrary. Hooker. [ 1913 Webster ]
The Egyptians were urgent upon the people that they might send them out of the land in haste. Ex. xii. 33. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In an urgent manner. [ 1913 Webster ]