Horribly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhɒɹɪbli/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Horribly is an adverb meaning (manner) In a horrible way; very badly.
Meaning
(manner) In a horrible way; very badly.
More Meanings
- (degree, often modifying a negative adverb or adjective) To an extreme degree or extent.
- (evaluative) With a very bad effect.
Example Sentences
Then everything went horribly wrong.
Horribly, as he was dying, his eyes reddened.
The man was horribly nice, yet she still wouldn't marry him.
The beginning art students displayed their horribly executed paintings with hopeful faces.
Synonyms for horribly
Depending on context, synonyms include dreadfully, frightfully, grisly, horrifyingly, terribly, terrifyingly.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include awfully, dreadfully, appallingly, hideously, horrendously, horrifically.
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