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terribly

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

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immensely

English

Etymology

immense +? -ly

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /??m?nsli/

Adverb

immensely (comparative more immensely, superlative most immensely)

  1. Greatly; hugely; extremely; vastly; to a great extent.

Related terms

  • immensity

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