English · Word Candidate

terribly

/ˈtɛɹ.ɪ.bli/

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Meaning · English

So as to cause terror or awe.

AdverbRegister: dated, literary

The lion roared terribly.

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).

Meaning · English

Very; extremely.

Adverb

He's terribly busy and you really shouldn't bother him.

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).

What does “terribly” mean?

So as to cause terror or awe.

Is “terribly” formal or informal?

terribly is generally dated, literary.

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