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terribly

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈterəbli/

terribly means: To a very great degree.

adverb

VERY MUCHB1

To a very great degree.

  • I am terribly sorry.
  • She was terribly worried about her son.
  • It is not terribly difficult to learn.

Similar words: very, extremely, awfully

Common phrases: terribly sorry, terribly busy, terribly important

VERY BADLYB1

In a very bad or unsuccessful way.

  • I slept terribly last night.
  • The team played terribly on Saturday.
  • She was treated terribly by her manager.

Similar words: very badly, awfully

Opposites: well

Common phrases: sing terribly, behave terribly, play terribly

Questions about terribly

What does terribly mean?

To a very great degree.

What is terribly in other languages?

Türkçe: çok · Español: muy · Français: très · Deutsch: sehr · Italiano: molto · 日本語: とても

How do you pronounce terribly?

It is pronounced /ˈterəbli/.

How do you use terribly in a sentence?

I am terribly sorry. She was terribly worried about her son.

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