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.