Synonyms for

Terribly

Verb / ˈterʌbli: / Another word for terribly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

in a terrible manner; very badly

Synonyms & similar words

abominably atrociously frightfully rottenly awfully awful abysmally awfully dreadfully horribly terridly abominably appallingly atrociously deplorably disastrously frightfully grimly gruesomely heinously hideously shockingly unspeakably wretchedly

Synonyms by register

Formal

extremely severely awfully profoundly

Informal

really very awfully hella

Literary

dreadfully grievously fearfully

Antonyms

wonderfully excellently superbly splendidly delightfully pleasantly

Common collocations

  • terribly sorry
  • terribly wrong
  • terribly difficult
  • terribly pleased
  • terribly sad
  • terribly hot
  • terribly cold

Word family

adjective terrible
adverb terribly

Usage note

Often used informally to mean 'very' or 'extremely'. Can also mean 'in a terrible manner', which is its more literal and negative sense.

Example sentences

  1. The movie was terribly boring.
  2. I played terribly in the soccer game.
  3. She felt terribly sick after eating the bad food.
  4. The storm hit the city terribly.
  5. He was terribly embarrassed when he fell in front of everyone.

Quotes

  • Terribly difficult times are ahead for us all.
  • The world is terribly confused.
  • I'm terribly proud of my children.

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