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terribly

/ˈtɛɹ.ɪ.bli/adverb3 syllables

Terribly means: in a terrible manner.

Synonyms for terribly11

adverb, as in in a terrible manner

atrociously, awfully, abominably, abysmally, rottenly

adverb, as in used as intensifiers

awfully, awful, frightfully

also used for terribly

grisly, very, extremely, horribly

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What does terribly mean?2

adverb

1

in a terrible manner“she sings terribly”

2

used as intensifiers“terribly interesting”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Terribly in a sentence

  • We wanted to go for a walk this morning, but it was raining terribly.Tom9358
  • At that time, the train was terribly crowded.CK
  • David tried to save money, but failed terribly.Amastan
  • I'm terribly sorry, ma'am, but we only service male clients at this time.sabretou
  • My father can be terribly childish, but he means well.unknown
  • Ziri came out of the gate, looking terribly upset.Amastan
  • The wind is blowing, but it's terribly hot.CK
  • It must be terribly difficult, running her household on her own after divorcing.blay_paul

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