What does terribly mean?
Terribly means (literary or dated) So as to cause terror or awe..
Terribly
/ˈtɛɹ.ɪ.bli/ · adverb
Meaning
(literary or dated) So as to cause terror or awe..
Definitions by Sense
- (literary or dated) So as to cause terror or awe.
- Very; extremely.
- Very badly.
Example Sentences
The lion roared terribly.
The mere sensuous impact of trumpet or saxophone, whatever it happened to be playing, was an echo, even though a faint echo, of that excitement and abandon. He wanted to taste, smell, hear: his senses were terribly alive.
He's terribly busy and you really shouldn't bother him.
The parsnip, stilton and chestnut combination may taste good, but it's not terribly decorative. In fact, dull's the word, a lingering adjectival ghost of nut roasts past that I'm keen to banish from the table.
She took part in the karaoke, but sang terribly.
“A joyride gone terribly wrong,” Pierce County Sheriff Paul Pastor said during a news conference in Steilacoom, which is about 3 miles from the island.
Synonyms for terribly
Antonyms for terribly
Related Words
Word Forms
- more terribly
- most terribly
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for terribly?
Common synonyms include grisly, very, extremely, awfully.
What is the opposite of terribly?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use terribly in a sentence?
The lion roared terribly.
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