Definition of TERRIBLY

terribly

Adverb

  • used as intensifiers
    • "terribly interesting"
  • in a terrible manner
    • "she sings terribly"

Adv

  • So as to cause terror or awe.
  • Very; extremely.
  • Very badly.

Examples

  • He's terribly busy and you really shouldn't bother him.
  • She took part in the karaoke, but sang terribly.
  • The lion roared terribly.

Origin / Etymology

From terrible + -ly.

Scrabble Score: 13

terribly: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
terribly: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
terribly: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

terribly: valid Words With Friends Word