different between terribly vs terrifically
terribly
English
Etymology
From terrible +? -ly.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /?t??.?.bli/
- Hyphenation: ter?ri?bly
Adverb
terribly (comparative more terribly, superlative most terribly)
- (literary or dated) So as to cause terror or awe.
- The lion roared terribly.
- Very; extremely.
- He's terribly busy and you really shouldn't bother him.
- 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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terrifically
English
Etymology
terrific +? -ally
Adverb
terrifically (not comparable)
- In a terrific or extreme way.
- "The test was terrifically hard," said the tired student.
- 1859, Ferna Vale, Natalie; or, A Gem Among the Sea-Weeds
- Upon examination it was found that a large breakage had been made, directly under their bows, and the sea was rushing in terrifically.
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