drastically

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

To a drastic degree.

Adverb

Examples

drastically reduced prices

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

In a drastic manner.

Adverb

Examples

Lisa always wore shorts and a T-shirt, which clashed drastically with her brother's thick winter coat.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “drastically” mean?

To a drastic degree.

Is “drastically” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.