Desperately
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdɛsp(ə)ɹətli/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Desperately is an adverb meaning In a desperate manner; without regard to danger or safety; recklessly.
Meaning
In a desperate manner; without regard to danger or safety; recklessly.
More Meanings
- extremely
Example Sentences
I could desperately do with some coffee right now.
The race for silver medal was desperately close, they needed a photo finish to separate the runners.
She desperately grabbed at the nearby branches as she heard the branch she was standing on start to snap.
I just need you miserably Broken man come to me I just need you desperately Just want to change your mind
Synonyms for desperately
Depending on context, synonyms include urgently.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include urgently, cruelly, badly, awfully, disappointingly, horrendously.
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