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terribly

adverb B2 Neutral

Meaning

"Terribly" is used to emphasize the extent of a negative quality or situation, often conveying a sense of great intensity or severity.
💡 A common mistake is using "terribly" in positive contexts, where "very" or "extremely" would be more appropriate.

Example Sentences

Are you feeling terribly tired after the long journey ?
I am terribly sorry for being late to the meeting .
She was terribly tired after working all day long .
The report was terribly detailed and required careful analysis .

Common Phrases

terribly sorry terribly wrong terribly difficult

Synonyms

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