different between completely vs terribly

English

Etymology

complete +? -ly

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /k?m?pli?tli/
• Hyphenation: com?plete?ly

Adverb

completely (comparative more completely, superlative most completely)

1. (manner) In a complete manner
   • 1969, E.R. Zumwalt, Jr., Silver Star Citation - John Kerry,

     Lieutenant (junior grade) KERRY immediately maneuvered his craft through several strafing runs which completely silenced the enemy.

2. (degree) To the fullest extent or degree; totally.
   • 1968 June 8, Edward M. Kennedy, Tribute to Senator Robert F. Kennedy,

     Our future may lie beyond our vision, but it is not completely beyond our control.

   • 1975, Helen Schucman, A Course in Miracles/Workbook for Students, Lesson 75: The light has come,

     Keep a completely open mind, washed of all past ideas and clean of every concept you have made.

Synonyms

• (in a complete manner): fully, totally, utterly
• (to the fullest degree): fully, totally, utterly
• See also Thesaurus:completely

Translations

English

Etymology

From terrible +? -ly.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?t??.?.bli/
• Hyphenation: ter?ri?bly

Adverb

terribly (comparative more terribly, superlative most terribly)

1. (literary or dated) So as to cause terror or awe.

   The lion roared terribly.
2. Very; extremely.

   He's terribly busy and you really shouldn't bother him.
3. Very badly.

   She took part in the karaoke, but sang terribly.

Usage notes

• Adjectives to which "terribly" is often applied: wrong, sorry, important, difficult, hard, afraid, sad, bad, expensive, long, upset, exciting, fast, excited, slow, cold, hot, busy, concerned, pleased, interesting, painful, funny, lonely, ill, good, tired, strong, confused, serious, fond, old, angry, anxious, effective, depressed, familiar, attractive, happy, poor, hungry, sick, big, nice, small, dull, clever, dirty, proud, disappointing, sweet, original, ashamed, efficient, successful, jealous, simple, strange, cruel.

Synonyms

• (causing terror or awe): grisly (obsolete)
• (very): very, extremely, awfully, horribly

Translations